After a disastrous morning I got the girls down for their quiet time and rest time. I then sat down to prepare my lesson for the Relief Society Activity. As I read the scriptures and conference talks I wanted to share, I could feel all the stress and worries from my day just melt away. My mind was put to an eternal perspective and I was able to see more clearly all the wonderful blessings we have in our life.
When I am feeling frustrated or down it seems like the LAST thing I want to do is pray and read my scriptures, when really that is the most important thing I should do. Even if it is only a verse or two, even if my prayer is just to tell my Heavenly Father how much I feel like I am failing. Just taking a moment or two to do this helps me more or faster than anything else. Taking that time for myself is so vital to me being the best Mom I can be, the best Vashti I can be. The simplest answers are usually the best answers and just what we need.
The girls are "camping" right now in the living room. Roasting marshmallows, hot dogs and sausages. We are going to paint nails in a little bit and before the camping the girls had a dance party in the living room.
4 comments:
That is so true, when we are frustrated or agitated we are in greater need of the peace Heavenly Father provide us. Yet those same frustrations cause it to be more difficult to seek peace in our scriptures, prayer and personnal reflection. I am so happy you were able to turn your day around and remembered to turn to the Lord. I am glad my grandbabies have you as their mom. Love You!!
Very true. I have a testimony of that as well. Way to go!!
Today Tanner and I were talking about things and one of my "faults" came up... caffeine. He asked me if I knew it was bad to have caffeine? I of course told him that I knew that it was bad but some days (especially days like today) it just really helped me stay awake and have energy. His response?
"Michelle, you should pray about it tonight. Tell Heavenly Father what you told me - that it helps you stay awake. He will help you."
AHHHH. Why can I not just be as smart as a 4 year old?
<3 you Vashti.
Amen honey!
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