Power of Prayer :)

This quote really matches me lately. On Friday I sprained my right ankle, I was extremely sad because there is so much I'm involved in. I realized I wouldn't be able to drive, ballroom dance, or practice my play much for awhile. These were things I didn't want to give up, but I was in so much pain it hurt to stand, it hurt to even move my foot just a bit. So I got down on my knees(the best I could) and I prayed. It took me awhile to get to sleep that night, but my prayer was answered and I got some good sleep. I woke up and it was well enough for me to walk barely. I wanted to go in and get my foot checked but my parents weren't sure that was the best idea at first, they said to just soak it in Redmond clay and Epsom salts. I felt they were right and I should, so I did. The next day, I felt I needed to wear my brace and just continue trying to walk on it. That day was Fast Sunday. So I bore my testimony on the power of prayer and my prayer was answered. I was given a blessing and was promised to be healed. Today, I can walk almost normal on it. Though the pain is still there, it's gotten a lot better. Because I had faith, my prayer was answered. And because my prayer was answered, my faith was strengthened(it's SO cool how that works!) I know that Gordon B. Hinckley was right when he said "If life gets too hard to stand, kneel." In this case I actually couldn't stand, and I kneeled. And because of that, I am walking with almost no pain, and my faith in the power of prayer is greatly built up. I know that if we pray in faith, we will be blessed. Our answer will come, and we will heal from whatever pain we are experiencing. If life gets too hard to stand, kneel! :)

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! :)

Heres a happy thought:

In this world we need  little less hurt, and a little more Love.