faith

I was 12 years old when my parents openly started their path towards divorce.  As a child not really exposed to heartache and sorrow, this was the first real trial that forced me to choose if I believed in God and could trust in Him.  I was introduced to the truths in this scripture from a beloved Young Women leader:

"Therefore, he giveth this promise unto you, with an immutable covenant that they shall be fulfilled; and all things where with you have been afflicted shall work together for your good, and to my name's glory, saith the Lord."
(Doctrine & Covenants 98:3)

I knelt down in prayer and pleaded with my Father in Heaven.  Asking if this was true?  If trials really were for "our good"?

I was overcome by a stillness that filled my heart with peace and I felt as if no matter what was going to happen I would be ok. This was my first real experience recognizing the Spirit, that left a lifetime impression on me.  As I'm sure I had felt it before but simply did not realize what it was.  From that day forward I have searched, sought out, and desired to have that stillness become apart of my everyday life.  I have found it possible as I strive for progress in living the teachings of Jesus Christ.  As I draw closer to Him, the Spirit draws closer to me.  Which instills a peace inside of me that offers me hope, guidance, and a surety that I have worth and have a purpose in this thing called life.

I am a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

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We believe in forever families and made ours eternal in the Salt Lake City Temple.  We fill our days striving to be worthy of those blessings which brings us great joy and purpose.