First, I want to share a quote I read in a really great Christmas book that I read last night. The book is titled Gideon's Gift by Karen Kingsbury. The quote "CHRISTMAS MIRACLES HAPPEN TO THOSE WHO BELIEVE." I needed that last night. I needed it today. I got a letter in the mail today informing me that I am unqualified for an employment opportunity I had applied for. I was already sad because of some other things. I was also sad because it looked like I was not going to be able to take an educational course I recently registered for due to lack of enrollment, and I truly felt that broadening my education would make it possible for us to be where we need to be to help others. THEN TODAY, I RECEIVED AN EMAIL INFORMING ME THAT THE CLASS WILL BE HELD AFTER ALL!!! THANK YOU HEAVENLY FATHER FOR GIVING ME WHAT I NEED.
I also want to record my favorite scripture. It is a new favorite after many years of my favorite being Doctrine and Covenants 121:45-46. My new favorite is in the Book of Mormon. 1 Nephi 17:3
"AND NOW WE SEE THAT THE COMMANDMENTS OF GOD MUST BE FULFILLED.
AND IF IT SO BE THAT THE CHILDREN OF MEN KEEP THE COMMANDMENTS OF GOD HE DOTH NOURISH THEM, AND STRENGTHEN THEM, AND PROVIDE MEANS WHEREBY THEY CAN ACCOMPLISH THE THING WHICH HE HAS COMMANDED THEM."
In just now typing that, I realized how very profound it is, particularly considering today's experience.
I also wanted to post the link to ODE TO JOY, one of my very favorite songs in flashmob form. Beware, it is AMAZING: grab tissues. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbJcQYVtZMo (be sure to watch for the little girl who climbs the light post).
Merry Christmas
Love,
Katie
ps. I have no idea how to undo the silly spaces in this post: they do not show in the draft.
Friday, December 16, 2016
Tuesday, October 4, 2016
Sure needed this yesterday
There are just some days when you need to see something GREAT.
Yesterday was one of those days.
Here is what I saw.
Yesterday was one of those days.
Here is what I saw.
Thanks Mom!!
Monday, September 19, 2016
God is so personal!!
Wow: it just took me 20 minutes to sign in: I guess that's the joy of not blogging very often!
I wanted to take a few moments to testify of the truth that God knows each of us personally and if we are watching, He will send us reminders of His love in very personal ways. I have two quotes illustrating this truth.
First, "Our souls should be so deeply rooted in Christ that we will be able to endure any challenge, triumph over any affliction, withstand any attack on our faith, and become like oak trees - firm, immovable, and steadfast. That kind of rootedness transcends time and outlasts every enemy, even the most subtle, invisible and insidious ones." (Elder Clayton Aug 2016 Ensign magazine) What a blessing to know that this is ABSOLUTELY true. As I battle depression, anger and negative self talk, I continue to TAKE ONE MORE STEP everyday. I continue to endure and triumph and withstand. God's goodness to me and my faith in Him truly "outlasts every enemy." That even means the enemy of our souls, he who would destroy us. Some days are much harder to withstand: a blogging day is not one of those days. YEA!! Some days, we do not know how we will take that one more step, but we must. The very next step may bring the light we are seeking: and if not that step, then one more and one more. We will not drown if we keep our head above water! If we can't do it beautifully right now, that is OK. But just do it.
Second, "If prayer had no other function than to help us concentrate on the deepest concerns of our life - even to reveal ourselves to ourselves - it would be worth doing." (Truman Madsen in the book titled Prayer p 73.) I would like to emphasize: "EVEN TO REVEAL OURSELVES TO OURSELVES". He is so selfless!!! He gives us prayer for US: it's not for Him. Though He does adore us and loves hearing us speak to Him through prayer, He receives no blessing from our prayers. WE DO!!!
May we take another step today IN PRAYER.
Love,
Katie
I wanted to take a few moments to testify of the truth that God knows each of us personally and if we are watching, He will send us reminders of His love in very personal ways. I have two quotes illustrating this truth.
First, "Our souls should be so deeply rooted in Christ that we will be able to endure any challenge, triumph over any affliction, withstand any attack on our faith, and become like oak trees - firm, immovable, and steadfast. That kind of rootedness transcends time and outlasts every enemy, even the most subtle, invisible and insidious ones." (Elder Clayton Aug 2016 Ensign magazine) What a blessing to know that this is ABSOLUTELY true. As I battle depression, anger and negative self talk, I continue to TAKE ONE MORE STEP everyday. I continue to endure and triumph and withstand. God's goodness to me and my faith in Him truly "outlasts every enemy." That even means the enemy of our souls, he who would destroy us. Some days are much harder to withstand: a blogging day is not one of those days. YEA!! Some days, we do not know how we will take that one more step, but we must. The very next step may bring the light we are seeking: and if not that step, then one more and one more. We will not drown if we keep our head above water! If we can't do it beautifully right now, that is OK. But just do it.
Second, "If prayer had no other function than to help us concentrate on the deepest concerns of our life - even to reveal ourselves to ourselves - it would be worth doing." (Truman Madsen in the book titled Prayer p 73.) I would like to emphasize: "EVEN TO REVEAL OURSELVES TO OURSELVES". He is so selfless!!! He gives us prayer for US: it's not for Him. Though He does adore us and loves hearing us speak to Him through prayer, He receives no blessing from our prayers. WE DO!!!
May we take another step today IN PRAYER.
Love,
Katie
Sunday, April 10, 2016
Somehow I lost access to this blog for quite awhile and started another one but now can't remember what I titled it: silly: surely a sign of old age!!!
I was reading back through a few old blogs of mine and remembered how much I enjoyed writing about dogs and children and the gospel of Jesus Christ. I just had an experience on Friday which helped strengthen my testimony of the power of the Holy Ghost. I was able to defend the gospel peacefully, and with intent: particularly the Book of Mormon. I even got to share a General Conference talk. I know that the testimony shared by Sister Oscarson will forever be in the hearts of those I shared it with.
I miss getting my feelings out in this very constructive way and knowing it can be read by somebody searching for something more meaningful in their lives: something they always knew was missing. But to find it: what a treasure indeed: at an appointed moment for such a time as this.
Katie
I was reading back through a few old blogs of mine and remembered how much I enjoyed writing about dogs and children and the gospel of Jesus Christ. I just had an experience on Friday which helped strengthen my testimony of the power of the Holy Ghost. I was able to defend the gospel peacefully, and with intent: particularly the Book of Mormon. I even got to share a General Conference talk. I know that the testimony shared by Sister Oscarson will forever be in the hearts of those I shared it with.
I miss getting my feelings out in this very constructive way and knowing it can be read by somebody searching for something more meaningful in their lives: something they always knew was missing. But to find it: what a treasure indeed: at an appointed moment for such a time as this.
Katie
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