All is Well

I love the hymns. Like truly love them. And I especially love the hymn 'Come, Come Ye Saints.' Their example inspires me to be better. And I know is, all is well. And why is ALL well? Even when trials come, the day simply isn't long enough, you don't succeed at something, disappointment comes, heaven feels far, others criticize you, or blessings do not come when you feel you need them? How can everything still be okay? Because we have a Savior. "The sting of death is swallowed up in Christ," and so is every other unfair, heartbreaking, and difficult thing. I am grateful we have the promise of a fullness of joy, of feelings that replace and outweigh any bad feelings.

We had a McDonald's Miracle this week that made me realize and know that Heavenly Father is aware of EACH one of His children. I was able to share the Book of Mormon with a woman whose heart was breaking. I knew that my own thoughts, solutions, and testimony would not be enough. How grateful I was to pull a book out of my bag, a book filled with God's words. Of righteous prophets, faithful servants, and obedient disciples. A book that has brought peace to my soul and told me All is well. God is aware of us. Things will work out. I wish I could fill these pixelated words with the conviction and testimony that I have for these simple truths. They are simple. We sometimes take them for granted, we sometimes think they are trite or only true for others. But I promise they work. They are true: God loves us and He wants to help us. He hears our prayers.

 

My word this week (well, I couldn't choose) was COUNTENANCE and BE HERE. I know that as we strive to develop Christ-like attributes, others will notice our countenance. We can be the evidence of things not seen, but things hoped for. We can be evidence that those that trust in God have a peace in their hearts that transcends anything earthly or anything temporary. Let your light so shine! Share your testimony of a living Savior, who gives his light and forgiveness to anyone who seeks it! His countenance can reflect on those humble enough to look to Him. I promise that as we look to Him, we can live. And we can live and love more abundantly. 

 

I love this gospel. I know that this gospel will carry us home.

 

All is well.