What a nice weekend it has been. Although I did not complete all of my household chores like I had anticipated, I did get to sit for 8 hours and listen to a prophet of God speak to me. I love hearing his voice and feeling the burning testimony within me that he, President Thomas S. Monson is called of God and truly is a prophet. I love listening to the apostles speak and teach and give me messages of hope and inspiration. I like that they remind me of the things I need to be doing to get where I want to get. I certainly know what I need to be doing, but the reminders are oh so nice. It seems I am so good at allowing myself to feel too busy for some of the important things in life. Thus the reminders are essential for me. Spoken with such power and conviction, I instantly feel of their truth and have the desire to try harder and to be better. I love that. After this weekend and the counsel I have received I am going to strive really hard to do a few things. My list could be much longer, but then I would surely fail.
I want to make my prayers more meaningful.
I want to remember to laugh and "come what may and love it."
I want to keep the commandments in such a way that I am able to hear the voice of the Savior when He speaks to me.
I want to be okay with change.
I want to spend more time with the people who matter the most.
I want to be a more grateful person.
Sometimes I just sit and feel so blessed. I never have need to doubt. I have no need to fear. I know the Lord is real. I know He hears and answers my prayers. I know that we have a prophet on the earth today, just as Moses or Noah in times of old. And I know that if I but listen to him and heed his counsel, my life will be blessed and so will the life of my family. And I don't have to travel far to hear his words. I sat on my couch this weekend and it was broadcast on a local channel. I can also listen to it on the church's website. Shortly after each session is concluded, that entire session is archived by talk and can be viewed again and again. And soon my Ensign magazine will come and I can read them all again. It is surely easy to hear the word. Now I simply need to heed it.
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I love the internet. My roommate and I watched the first session online in our room. And I love that we can go back and watch them like, you know, right now.
and next time I bring dave up to IF, or you are down in P-town (lol, or slc, which I'm guessing is more reasonable) you will have to get to know him a little better.
Beautifully written - I couldn't agree more. Thanks, Kim.
You are so good at putting your thoughts and feelings into words! I think your so incredible Kim. You are such a great example to me and I'm so glad we are sisters! Hope to see you soon!
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