I have been trying to decide if I should post this or simply shove it away in my journal for future reference, But you deserve to know why I have not been posting and why I am so CRABBY lately.
I have needed an attitude adjustment lately! I don't know quite how to put this but to say the least, I have had an uneasy core, complicated with depression and the frustrations that always brings. I was reading my cousins blog this morning and I think I have found some of the answer that I personally needed, Thank you Bonnie for posting this.
President George Q. Cannon taught: “If any of us are imperfect, it is our duty to pray for the gift that will make us perfect. Have I imperfections? I am full of them. What is my duty? To pray to God to give me the gifts that will correct these imperfections. If I am an angry man, it is my duty to pray for charity, which suffereth long and is kind. Am I an envious man? It is my duty to seek for charity, which envieth not. So with all the gifts of the Gospel. They are intended for this purpose. No man ought to say, ‘Oh, I cannot help this; it is my nature.’ He is not justified in it, for the reason that God has promised to give strength to correct these things, and to give gifts that will eradicate them” (Millennial Star, 23 Apr. 1894, 260).
How is it that I could feel the spirit so strong in others and know for sure of the gift our older brother has given us and still find anger inside myself. I am not by any means cured and will have to work at this for many years to come. It is eternal progression isn't it? I can find direction with the help of others, but mostly by spending my thoughtful time on my knees. I now know that I was probably expecting the blessings without asking, and prayerfully finding the direction to turn. There is no reason for my wandering I know that My Heavenly Father Loves me and I know what direction I should take. I need to remember what is in my heart and put it to work to overcome what is in my head.
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
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We love you and thanks for sharing this with us. Miss you and Don
Oh Susan. You and I are on the same page. I have been going through some tough stuff too. I so often feel like Nephi in 2 Nephi 4:17, but it makes me feel better that even a prophet can be so discouraged with himself.
Sunday was the anniversary of my Robert's death and also his birthday. I had to teach that day and I just had to suck it up and do it! But, you know it was a blessing. If you call me (our phone #s in the the phone book) I'll share with you the conclusions I came to about my dream. I think it's what you are seeking and I know I certainly am. I'm sure you have some insights for me too. Love, Bonnie
Our prayers are with you both. Don't we all need to work on our many imperfections? Let us know if we can help or just spend time having a night out. Loved visiting with you so much last week. By the way found another solid blue skein on yarn. I'll save it for you. Oh dear I hope I'm getting to the end.
Thanks for sharing that Aunt Sue. I think I can use that teaching in my life too. We love you!
Some good advice we all need a reminder of, thank you. I hope that you can overcome and feel better.
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