I have been a horrible blogger as of late. I am trying to do better not only with blogging, but also with keeping my journal (which happens to just be my own private blog). Our family has been going through a lot lately, but I am really trying to trust in my Father in Heaven and find out what His will is and what path he wants me to take to navigate through some current trials. I am learning to ask what He wants me to learn rather than asking Him why I have to go through it.
One of the things that I am really working on is to find the Lord's hand in my life EVERY day. I am trying to develop more of a gratitude attitude because even in the midst of trial are great blessings if we will look for them. I have been reading the blogs of several women who have lost children this past summer from one thing or another. I have been amazed at their strength and wisdom. Although I can't possible imagine their grief or their trial, their take on life has really helped me deal with my current grief and trial.
One woman in particular has been inspiring to me. I really feel like Heavenly Father is speaking to me through her blog to give me the inspiration that I need. Although our trials are very different, the lessons of learning that she talks about can apply to any trial. She shared a quote today from Neil A. Maxwell today that has really got me thinking -
"The cavity which suffering carves into our souls will one day also be the receptacle of joy."
This quote gives me hope. It helps me to get up each day and put one foot in front of the other. It helps me to trust in a light at the end of the tunnel, even if I can't see a glimpse of the light right now. It helps me to trust in God, trust that he is in control, and trust in the bigger picture.
I know that each one of us has trials and that all of us are enduring one right now. Most of the time, our trials we bear alone. No one sees the pain that we endure. We all wake up each day, just putting one foot in front of the other. We all fall into bed at night, exhausted and thankful that we made it through one more day.
One of the things that I am really working on is to find the Lord's hand in my life EVERY day. I am trying to develop more of a gratitude attitude because even in the midst of trial are great blessings if we will look for them. I have been reading the blogs of several women who have lost children this past summer from one thing or another. I have been amazed at their strength and wisdom. Although I can't possible imagine their grief or their trial, their take on life has really helped me deal with my current grief and trial.
One woman in particular has been inspiring to me. I really feel like Heavenly Father is speaking to me through her blog to give me the inspiration that I need. Although our trials are very different, the lessons of learning that she talks about can apply to any trial. She shared a quote today from Neil A. Maxwell today that has really got me thinking -
"The cavity which suffering carves into our souls will one day also be the receptacle of joy."
This quote gives me hope. It helps me to get up each day and put one foot in front of the other. It helps me to trust in a light at the end of the tunnel, even if I can't see a glimpse of the light right now. It helps me to trust in God, trust that he is in control, and trust in the bigger picture.
I know that each one of us has trials and that all of us are enduring one right now. Most of the time, our trials we bear alone. No one sees the pain that we endure. We all wake up each day, just putting one foot in front of the other. We all fall into bed at night, exhausted and thankful that we made it through one more day.
5 comments:
That is a really good quote. I've also seen lots of blogs of women who've lost their children - it's heartbreaking, but their strength through their trials is so amazing and inspiring to me.
Thanks for sharing the quote. I looked at that woman's blog. Heartbreaking. It really puts things into perspective for me.
I think we are each given trials at just the right time, even if it is to touch other people's lives. Thanks for sharing your feelings...glad to have you back blogging!
I love you Ashley! Thanks for being my sister! Thanks for helping me through my trials! Thanks for being there!
Thank you for sharing your thoughst. I have been feeling so much of the same feelings lately with our situation here. Thanks again.
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