Disclaimer!

It's amazing how quickly life can change.

How quickly I can change my mind and my heart.

It is official.

When ever anyone meets me I need to provide them with a disclaimer and make them sign a paper that says they will be honest with me and that they can't get offended if I am honest with them!

My disclaimer will go something like this:

DISCLAIMER!

I do not hold back very often.

You must be prepared to deal with that!

You must tell me important things straight to me face!

If you do not I will not get the mental e-mail you try to send me!

I really think this is a good idea!

I should probably add some stuff to my Disclaimer. But I'll work on that later!

Scrutinize my English and work on making it more clear! 

It should be clear, especially since that is what I am asking for!

Eternally Thankful

How quick are people to forget the Lord.

The numerous blessings he gives us are to numerous to count!

But let me name a few anyway:

• The Eternal Plan of Happiness

This plan, I feel, is best described in the words of  the Primary song "I Lived in Heaven"

I lived in heaven a long time ago, it is true;

Lived there and loved there with people I know. So did you.

Then Heav’nly Father presented a beautiful plan,

All about earth and eternal salvation for man.

 Father said he needed someone who had enough love

To give his life so we all could return there above.

There was another who sought for the honor divine.

Jesus said, “Father, send me, and the glory be thine.”

 Jesus was chosen, and as the Messiah he came,

Conquering evil and death through his glorious name,

Giving us hope of a wonderful life yet to be—

Home in that heaven where Father is waiting for me.

• Our Savior and Redeemer.

Does this need to be elaborated on? He came to earth to live, to show you and me how to live.

"And also that ye might know of the coming of Jesus Christ, the Son of God, the Father of heaven and of earth, the Creator of all things from beginning; and that ye might know the signs of his coming, to the intent that ye might believe on his name." (Helaman 14:12)

• An Eternal Family

I have a family here on earth.

They are so good to me.

I want to share my life with them through all eternity.

Families can be together forever

Through Heavenly Father's plan

I always want to be with my own family,

And the Lord had shown me how I can.

The Lord has shown me how I can

While I am in my early Years, 

I'll prepare most carefully,

So I can marry in God's temple for eternity

(Families Can Be Together Forever, Children's Hymbook)

• The True and Living Gosple of Jesus Christ

Mosiah 17:2 says:

2 But there was one among them whose name was ^aAlma, he also being a descendant of Nephi. And he was a young man, and he^bbelieved the words which Abinadi had spoken, for he knew concerning the iniquity which Abinadi had testified against them; therefore he began to plead with the king that he would not be angry with Abinadi, but suffer that he might depart in peace.

And this is true. The gospel of Jesus Christ is true and everlasting.

Joseph Smith was a prophet and he translated the Book of Mormon, and shared this testament of Christ with the entire world! This book is now translated into 107 different languages.

 It is True. 

It testifies of Christ and it brings me closer to my Father in Heaven every time I read it.

Concerning this record the Prophet Joseph Smith said: “I told the brethren that the Book of Mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion, and a man would get nearer to God by abiding by its precepts, than by any other book.”

                                        (Introduction to the Book of Mormon)

3 ^aAngels speak by the power of the Holy Ghost; wherefore, they speak the words of Christ. Wherefore, I said unto you, ^bfeast upon the ^cwords of Christ; for behold, the words of Christ will ^dtell you all things what ye should do. 

 5 For behold, again I say unto you that if ye will enter in by the way, and receive the Holy Ghost, it will ^ashow unto you all things what ye should do. 

(2 Nephi 32: 3,5)

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Right Dating

Since I have moved I have had many more opportunities to date, and I feel like I keep on getting it wrong!

Especially when my friends are all having relationships.

But then again, none of their relationships last.

Sometimes I think, maybe I am going about this the completely wrong way.

"Maybe it is ok to just play a guy, date him for fun, knowing I will just break up with him later."

But then a little voice inside my head says:

"Why? Why would you want to do that? Not only will you break his heart, but yours as well."

I don't want that.

I want to have lasting relationships, lasting friendships.

I want to be a person who lifts people up, not pulls them down.

So what is the "right" way to date?

Well "For the Strength of Youth" says

"Plan dating activities that are positive and inexpensive and that will help you get to know each other. Do things that will help you and your companions maintain your self-respect and remain close to the Spirit of the Lord."

What a good idea!

When expensive things are planned for dates, behavior is on its best. 

I know that I love inexpensive things, like stargazing, walks, going to the park, window shopping, having paint wars, going on hikes, doing service for other people.

Another aspect that goes along with that quote is texting.

When I meet someone for the first time and then I go home, I immediately text time

"Hi, how are you? I had a fun time tonight."

There is no cool down time.

And you have constant interaction with that person, but without really getting to know them.

No first hand experience.

I have been trying to text a lot less, but also I think it is a good way of just keeping up with people, especially when they live far away.

I don't want to text the guys I like 24/7 because it is empty conversation, sure I may learn your favorite color is blue and you enjoy Chinese food and you are an only child.

But I don't know what you are like. I don't get to get to know you myself. I only get to know what you choose to tell me.

So I meet a guy, I like him, and I text him every day, then I spend time with him every day. 3 days later, I realize I am putting this person first in my life and I have known him for 3 days.

That is not healthy.

I should not go around from guy to guy just testing out the waters.

"Do not dally along in a fruitless, frustrating, and frivolous dating game that only raises hopes and brings disappointment and in some cases heartache."

-President Gordon B. Hinckley

"Do not just date one girl after another for the sole pleasure of dating without seeking the Lord's confirmation in your choice of your eternal companion."

-President Ezra Taft Benson

I want to create meaningful relationships.

As much as I want to have a boyfriend, my significant other, I don't want to rush into it. I don't want to take it quickly.

I want to take it slowly.

When my mom was dating she would meet a guy at a dance, dance a few songs with him then give him her number and go home.

She would call her friends and talk about him, remembering all the amazing things he was.

Then he would call. 

Maybe the next day, maybe next week, but he would call and she would know he had some of the same feelings.

He would ask her out and then they would go to the visitors center at the temple for a movie on Sunday. Super free and fun!

"Clearly, right marriage begins with right dating. A Person generally marries someone from among those with whom he associates...A girl may say, 'Oh I do not intend to marry this person. It is just a "fun" date' But one cannot afford to take a chance on falling love with someone who may never accept the gospel."

-President Gordon B. Hinckley

Or who may never be the right one.

In this fast paced world we live in, I need to take it slowly. 

Average

"Today I found a sign on my mirror that said 'NARNIA IS CLOSED DUE TO CONTRUCTION. WE ARE SORRY FOR ANY INCONVENENCES' My mirror is on my closet. I decided to open it, thinking nothing would be there. Turns out, there was fake snow and contruction tape all inside. No one knows my address, except for one person. I now have a date on a boat on Monday. MLIA."

"Today I was having a really crappy day at school. On my way home I was stopped at a stop light with my hand out the window. When out of no where the person in the passenger seat in the car next to me reached out and gave me a high five. Day made. MLIA."

"Today, I decided I wanted to learn Irish Gaelic. On my quest to find a good free site to help me in this endeavor, I found a site with a very useful phrase. Yes, I am so glad to be able to tell someone Tá m'árthach foluaineach lán d'eascanna (my hovercraft is full of eels). MLIA."

"Last night while bowling, I saw three guys bowling as batman, superman and robin hood. T(heir)lia."

"Today, I saw a couple wearing matching Superman sweatshirts and holding hands in the hallway. I have no idea who they are, but TLAA." how about Robin? 

Oh.... SNAP!

Increase of Faith

A Quote from the 12th Doctor's blog goes up here first.
"When we repent the Lord blesses us, but when we should be the most grateful, we forget Him and what He has done. It is important for us to constantly turn  ourselves to Him through fasting and prayer and “offer our whole soul” unto Him."
How true is this?
I often tend to turn to the Lord more often when I am in trouble, when I need his help. And once I am free from that trouble, I forget all about the Lord and the help he gave me.
Thank Goodness!
I have recently realized that I do this.
A few months ago I decided I was going to change how I pray and thank the Lord and do what I have been told to do.
Find yourself upon your knees, both morning and night, reporting to your Father in Heaven both your successes and also your shortcomings.
As easy as this sounds, it is not.
I have struggled with letting my prayers be a link to my Father in Heaven.
But the struggle is what makes the end result worth it.
So When I ask my Father in Heaven for a blessing, to help me with my test, to calm my agitated spirit, to guide me through my thoughts and feelings, I ask and then I believe he will do so.
And he does.
Later, after the problem has been solved, I sometimes forget about the problem for while.
But then there is a moment, always just a moment, when I remember: "Oh, I asked God to help me with that, and he did, and this is how he did it."
I make sure to kneel down or say a prayer in my heart. "Thank you. Thank you for keeping me strong and for giving me ways to increase my faith in thee."


And that increase of faith is what I have decided to study today.
Mainly Enos 1:11.
 11 And after I, Enos, had heard these words, my ^afaith began to be ^bunshaken in the Lord; and I ^cprayed unto him with many long^d strugglings for my brethren, the Lamanites.


1 Corinthians 15:58 says:
"58  Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord."

stead·fast

Resolutely or dutifully firm and unwavering

So I must be Steadfast in my search for faith. I have faith, but I need more, I need to come to a knowledge. So what must I do?

Keep  Moving Forward.

In Matthew 8:11-13 There is a Centurion. His servant is sick and he goes to Jesus for help. 

1) He is a Roman

2) He is in the Roman army

3) The Romans and the Jews didn't normally get along.

Three good reasons he had to not to to Jesus.

1) He had faith

2) He needed Help

3) He was not afraid

4) He was not prideful
5) He was kind
6) He cared about other people, even if their station was 'below' his

Six good reasons he went to Jesus. He knew Jesus could heal his servant and when he asked Jesus to do just that.

 7 And Jesus saith unto him, I will come and heal him.

But in response to that the Centurion said no, with the defense of I am not worthy to have you come into my house.

His humility came out right there.

10 ^aWhen Jesus heard it, he marvelled, and said to them thatfollowed, Verily I say unto you, I have not found so great ^bfaith, no,not in Israel.

What I want to know is how the Centurion gain his faith.

But I already know.

He observed the Miracles Jesus preformed. He studied it out in his mind (D&C 9:8). He prayed. He fasted. And he came to the conclusion that Jesus was a holy man, and he, the Centurion, was not worthy to be in his presence. But no other man could help him.

faith

 

confidence or trust in a person or thing