Strength does not come from physical capacity it comes from indomitable will -Ghandi

Thursday, December 5, 2013

Baby It's Cold Outside....

Well snow has fallen and the below freezing temperatures have set in. Temple square is beautiful with the lights and the snow sprinkled over everything. I have to take in the beauty so I don't complain about the cold and the slippery-icy roads :)

Monday night, I went ice skating at the Gallivan Center Ice Rink. Although I did this many years ago when I was very young, I put it on my bucket list-as something I would remember! It was tons of fun. I had one goal for the night: Don't fall! My roommate and I both accomplished the goal.

After ice skating I had the pleasure of meeting some Logan friends, Matt and Natalie, at Temple Square. I just love how people--who aren't in a rush--are so much friendlier and are usually in high spirits.

Last night I had an awesome experience of going to see Savior of the World. It is a production they do at the conference center theater. It is presented as a musical. This production focuses on the birth and ressurection of Christ. I constantly had chills through the entire show and tears were shed through most of the musical as well. The guy I was with, Adam, made the observation that there were always angels above each scene. They would take part in some of the singing but they were always there just watching the events "on earth." He said, "makes you think a little about what you do each day." Although we are taught that Christ and his Angels watch over us-it put into perspective what really might be happening all around us. We have angels around us to protect, watch over, and guide us.

Another very powerful scene was when the apostles were talking in the room where the last supper was held. They had heard that Christ was ressurected. As they spoke, Christ silently entered the room. As he began to speak, you could feel the spirit so strong, the apostles each went and touched the Savior's hands and feet to see the scars from the crucification. It was a scene of reverence and awe and I just thought about how close I'm feeling to God at this time and how I would react when he comes. I was able to connect to most of these scenes on a very deep level. I would encourage anyone to go see it. If not this year, next year!

Another wonderful experience I had last night was while talking with a friend on the phone. This friend is going through a lot of hard experiences right now. We had been talking for about 50 minutes and we had one of those quiet moments, not awkward, but quiet. This friend then says, "I just don't want to hang up, I feel so good talking to you, like everything is going to be alright." I was so touched by that. This friend also told me about how much I had supported and been there for them. I told this person that that was the Lord. He said, "maybe so, but you allowed yourself to be used as his tool." I thought about that afterwards and realized he was right. I have chosen to be a tool in the hands of the Lord. I wouldn't have it any other way!! Not only do I have the opportunity to bless those around me, I get to come closer to the Lord and receive blessings of service as well.

I have a testimony of the realness of our Savior and the Atonement he performed. I know that he is here to not only help us through our sins but other trials that may bring pain that we had no control over. He is here to rejoice with us and feel joy over accomplishments. I do know that someday "things will be okay" we just have to have faith in that.


 
 
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to Everyone!!