God does not look on the outward appearance. I believe that He doesn’t care one bit if we live in a castle or a cottage, if we are handsome or homely, if we are famous or forgotten. Though we are incomplete, God loves us completely. Though we are imperfect, He loves us perfectly. Though we may feel lost and without compass, God’s love encompasses us completely.
He loves us because He is filled with an infinite measure of holy, pure, and indescribable love. We are important to God not because of our résumé but because we are His children. He loves every one of us, even those who are flawed, rejected, awkward, sorrowful, or broken. God’s love is so great that He loves even the proud, the selfish, the arrogant, and the wicked.
What this means is that, regardless of our current state, there is hope for us. No matter our distress, no matter our sorrow, no matter our mistakes, our infinitely compassionate Heavenly Father desires that we draw near to Him so that He can draw near to us.
President Dieter F. Uchtdorf
October 2009
Thursday, November 19, 2009
consistency
Each family prayer, each episode of family scripture study, and each family home evening is a brushstroke on the canvas of our souls. No one event may appear to be very impressive or memorable. But just as the yellow and gold and brown strokes of paint complement each other and produce an impressive masterpiece, so our consistency in doing seemingly small things can lead to significant spiritual results. “Wherefore, be not weary in well-doing, for ye are laying the foundation of a great work. And out of small things proceedeth that which is great” (D&C 64:33). Consistency is a key principle as we lay the foundation of a great work in our individual lives and as we become more diligent and concerned in our own homes.
Elder David A. Bednar
October 2009
Elder David A. Bednar
October 2009
Thursday, November 12, 2009
blessings
finances have been rather tight since we bought our house. it is not something we are worried about long term, just for a little bit while we catch up. um..i take that back. we still worry, but there is light at the end of the tunnel...christmas bonus, tax return, etc. but at this second, i am wishing we had just a little bit more money. especially with the holidays coming up.
well, on saturday paul cleaned out and organized the garage and we were able to fit the minivan in it. which has been wonderful. no getting in and out of the car in the rain. and ava caught sight of storage boxes that hold my stuff from when i was a little girl. and has been pestering us to get them out so her and i can go through them.
yesterday, we finally went through all of the boxes and in one of them, i found a thank you card from years ago when paul and i were first married and babysat the jones' girls {our flower girls} while their parents went away for the weekend for their anniversary. we still talk about this experience and how exhausted we were after feeding and entertaining these girls for two days. yet, how much fun it was getting to experience that. well, in the thank you card was $50.00 cash. i don't know why i never deposited it. or why it was still in there after almost 10 years. but what a sweet blessing it was to find that money. and how very needed it is.
one of my favorite scriptures:
"..take no thought, saying,
What shall we eat? or,
What shall we drink? or,
Wherewithal shall we be clothed?
For your Father in Heaven knoweth that ye have need of all these things.
But seek ye first the kingdom of God and his righteousness,
and all these things shall be added unto you."
when it is so easy to feel alone in my struggles, what a glorious comfort it is to be reminded by such a small thing as $50 that my Heavenly Father knows little me and is willing to help me and bless me.
well, on saturday paul cleaned out and organized the garage and we were able to fit the minivan in it. which has been wonderful. no getting in and out of the car in the rain. and ava caught sight of storage boxes that hold my stuff from when i was a little girl. and has been pestering us to get them out so her and i can go through them.
yesterday, we finally went through all of the boxes and in one of them, i found a thank you card from years ago when paul and i were first married and babysat the jones' girls {our flower girls} while their parents went away for the weekend for their anniversary. we still talk about this experience and how exhausted we were after feeding and entertaining these girls for two days. yet, how much fun it was getting to experience that. well, in the thank you card was $50.00 cash. i don't know why i never deposited it. or why it was still in there after almost 10 years. but what a sweet blessing it was to find that money. and how very needed it is.
one of my favorite scriptures:
"..take no thought, saying,
What shall we eat? or,
What shall we drink? or,
Wherewithal shall we be clothed?
For your Father in Heaven knoweth that ye have need of all these things.
But seek ye first the kingdom of God and his righteousness,
and all these things shall be added unto you."
when it is so easy to feel alone in my struggles, what a glorious comfort it is to be reminded by such a small thing as $50 that my Heavenly Father knows little me and is willing to help me and bless me.
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