Our schedule this week looks something like this:
Tues. Relief Society (Heather)
Wed. Bishop meeting in our home (Family)
Thurs. Priesthood Meeting (Rhett)
Fri. Missionaries (Family)
Sat. Ward Activity (Family)
When we go back to church we make it last all week! :) We have had the missionaries over twice now. They are a little low on people to teach, so to practice they come give us the discussions. It is a very wonderful opportunity. I have heard the discussions, but Rhett never really has. It's a good refresher. It's amazing to see these young men, sacrificing two years of their time for the lord. We enjoy having them, and the spirit they bring to our home is priceless.
We had the opportunity to go to the San Diego temple this last Saturday. It was unbelievable. It was the first time Rhett and I have ever been to the temple together, and the first time, in a long time, for both of us. We feel so privileged to have the opportunity to do the Lord's work, in his holy house. We can't wait to be able to go again, and even more excited to get to get sealed as a family.
We are all doing well. I have been disciplining myself to work on my class. I have been thinking a lot about what it means to be really happy. I remember thinking when I was a little bigger from having Gavin, that when I lost the weight I would be happy with myself. I was very wrong. I had lost the weight, but I just found new things to complain about, new flaws, flabby skin, stretch marks... Etc. Just recently, I realized that I knew Satan was tempting me to be so negative about myself. I think it's a commonly overlooked temptation, and even sin, in some cases. I was thinking about how we are God's creations and when we are negative about ourselves, it's insulting God. I'm not saying I'm perfect now and love everything about myself, but I have learned to focus on the positive things about me. I read that when we were in the spirit world, we had fully developed personalities and talents. It made me think about what talents I still need to work on developing.
I've kind of rambled a bit, but I just wanted to let you know what I have been thinking about lately.
Thats a beautiful way to look at things about yourself and how you want to help yourself grow. Your words helped me =)
ReplyDeleteSuch good things happening! I am so happy for you!
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately, we always have the cultural expectation (Satan's) of what "good enough" is and we have to battle that, even when we get to be 50 or more!! (Speaking from experience!) I appreciate the insight you shared and being reminded to be grateful for who and what we are, and not "insult" the Lord by complaining! You are a mature young woman and I love you! Life is so much better when we have the spirit to guide and accompany us, isn't it? Keep up all the good you are doing! Love, AKGrandma