Hope
I love the word hope. It is a beautiful word. It is also how I make it through each day -- I have hope in my heart. And that hope is in Jesus.
An excerpt taken from www.lds.org:
The principle of hope extends into the eternities, but it also can sustain us through the everyday challenges of life. “Happy is he,” said the Psalmist, “that hath the God of Jacob for his help, whose hope is in the Lord his God” (Psalm 146:5). With hope, we can find joy in life. We can “have patience, and bear with . . . afflictions, with a firm hope that ye shall one day rest from all your afflictions” (Alma 34:41). We can “press forward with a steadfastness in Christ, having a perfect brightness of hope, and a love of God and of all men. Wherefore, if ye shall press forward, feasting upon the word of Christ, and endure to the end, behold, thus saith the Father: Ye shall have eternal life” (2 Nephi 31:20).
More on hope: HERE
Remember to anchor your hope in Jesus -- not on the world.
It will change your life.
I cannot even begin to tell you, Mari, how much you inspire me. I hope that when I "grow up" I can become a little more like you with your positive thoughts and attitudes despite the trials and hardships you face!!! I hope you don't mind, but I copied the above picture and would like to share it on FB. You truly are AMAZING!!!
ReplyDeleteP.S. I hope that your car troubles are quickly nothing to worry about....
That press forward scripture became one of my favorites many years ago. That's why I'm still moving in the right direction because I keep on pressing.
ReplyDeleteYou imPRESS me with all you are doing to continue forward w courage. With the ups and downs that come and go, you are demonstrating a steadfastness in Christ. Hold onto that Hope. The greatest hope of all, Jesus Christ.
Love you
Kary