Comfort

Lesson Learned:
"I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you."  (John 14:18)

Perspective

Lesson Learned:
"Everything in the world isn't worth what the Lord has in store for you!"
                                                                  -President Barker

Humility

Lesson Learned:
"Humility is not thinking less of yourself, it is thinking less about yourself."
 -President Dieter F. Uchtdorf

You are loved, Don't give up

Recently I have come across some people in my life who are struggling. Some struggling financially, some physically, some emotionally, and some spiritually.  I have seen so much negativity, and yet so much optimism. Some stronger then others. To those struggling, not only the people that I know but to all. I'm sorry. Everyone in their life at some point has hardships.  The past couple weeks there has seemed to be so many people struggling I found myself overwhelmed. Trying to think of how I could help each individual and yet I know there isn't much I can do. Brian was doing something with the speakers for the TV the other day and suddenly they started playing REALLY loudly. But that wasn't want caught my attention, it was the song that was playing. To those struggling, to those who have struggled, and to those who will struggle in the future. Hardships and afflictions are for our benefit. The Lord gives them to us to strengthen us. I know that to be true.

Lesson Learned:

"You are loved (Don't give up)"

Don't give up

It's just the weight of the world

When your heart's heavy

I...I will lift it for you

Don't give up

Because you want to be heard

If silence keeps you

I...I will break it for you

Everybody wants to be understood

Well I can hear you

Everybody wants to be loved

Don't give up

Because you are loved

Don't give up

It's just the hurt that you hide

When you're lost inside

I...I will be there to find you

Don't give up

Because you want to burn bright

If darkness blinds you

I...I will shine to guide you

Everybody wants to be understood

Well I can hear you

Everybody wants to be loved

Don't give up

Because you are loved

You are loved

Don't give up

It's just the weight of the world

Don't give up

Every one needs to be heard

You are loved 

(Josh Groban)

What a blessing music is. I put the song on my playlist so you can scroll down to the bottom and click on it to listen to it if it isn't already playing. It doesn't matter the struggle your facing. Don't give up, because you are loved. Remember Christ and the Atonement. He knows all. He knows the challenges you face. He has faced them. So whether your struggle is causing you to lose hope and faith or whether your struggle has leaded you down the path of feeling guilty and not worthy of forgiveness, know that you are loved. He is there. He will always be there. You are always worthy of His love. YOU ARE LOVED.  So don't give up.