Good advice

Faith

It's scary to take a step in the dark and move forward before you know what your stepping into; but when we have faith in Christ and when we are willing to take a chance, everything will work out in the end.

Smile!

    

For awhile I was really struggling, things were just not going well and I felt so alone. I got down on my knees and I prayed for help. The answer didn't come too quickly but it did come. After a week or two, breaking down and just feeling like there was no hope, I went into the bathroom for something. When I looked into the mirror, I was frowning. Then I heard a small whisper to smile, I thought "yeah sure, smile? Me.. like I deserve to or want to." But I kept hearing "Smile, you deserve to." So finally, when I looked into the mirror, tears flowing down my face, I smiled a true smile. I knew that was the first step in doing better, in learning to become who my Heavenly Father wants me to be. Each day as I work on smiling, I feel more peace, love and patience. I have a better attitude about things and am able to help others more willingly. So when you are struggling, pray, and smile. You will find comfort and peace. Don't let the world change your smile, use your smile to change the world! :) :) :)

Living Hope

 Each day we are faced with many trials and hardships. We stumble and fall. We feel alone, hurt, unloved, or betrayed. Sometimes we blame our close friends, family, or even ourselves. Sometimes we even blame God. But because of Christ's sacrifice for us, we can find joy and comfort. In the darkest of times, we can find light. Our Lord and Savior will shine a light through the path we should take. He has prepared the way, we just have to find it and be willing to follow it. We must place our hope and our faith in our Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ, and they will help us through. Darkness only succeeds when we let it. So today, shine a light in the path of darkness and make a difference by placing your hope and your faith in the Savior! :)