Everyone has trials in their life. Some trials are big and others are small, but it is something we all have to endure at on point or another. Some of the hardest ones I have had to conquer is when it has hit in my immediate family. These trials are enough to body slam you to the ground and leave you trying to catch your breath. Dang, trials can be so hard to endure. Lots of times we just want to run away or just hit something. I'm learning these feelings are okay to have. I want to share a small portion of President Monsons letter with you. He told us not to dwell on the "if only", these words are counterproductive. The words "if only", is something I think many of us run through our heads and this is a result of any trial you may be enduring. I can tell you first hand it doesn't help to think this way. Try to be positive as much as possible, with this thinking the spirit can serve you more readily. It's definitely ok to have your hard days and just cry it out, but try not to stay to long in this state of being. I promise things do get better, trials do pass. Look back on your life, you have always made it through and you always will.
This post is for all those who are stuggling right now and feel the weight of the world on them. I love you and know my prayers are with you. Lots of love I send your way!
5 comments:
great advice. thanks. i keep thinking if jen and ethan can do it.. i HAVE to do it. i have no excuses. thanks so much for the example.
Hey Jen,
Thanks for sharing part of the letter with us. What a great thing for you to have and refer to in the hard times. Hang in there girl - I think of you all the time! Talk to you soon.
Thanks for this post.. Last night, i thought of the trials i am dealing with, and cryed... but i have to remember i have made it this far, so i guess it will get better..I had to stop and think last night i guess the lord knows what's better for me. that was really hard to grasp last night..as i struggle...thanks so much for being a great example to me..
Love ya
Valerie
you are amazing jen!!
I dont really know you, but I read this blog everyday and it inspires me!! you are such a great example of faith, and I can feel your testimony and it builds mine!
Your girls are very blessed to have such a wonderful mother!
Thank you for sharing! I think it is wonderful that Pres. Monson took the time to respond to your letter. What a thoughtful comment about "if onlys." I'm sorry those thoughts are even a part of your thinking--hopefully, they will move on and be replaced with better thoughts. --I'm no one you know, but I visit often to see how you're doing. My thoughts are with you.
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