Jeffrey R. Holland, "Safety for the Soul," Ensign, Nov. 2009, 88
This past Summer i signed up to receive daily emails from the church. Sometimes they are just ones i keep because i am sure to have future use for them. Others seem to come at the time i need them most. Today i Received one that was the later.
Ive been feeling really hopeless lately.
For those who did not know, i was engaged. It wasn't a hasty decision. Yes i had him ask my dad. Yes i prayed about it, and yes I received the answer.
I not only love this boy, but i am helplessly, head-over-heels, in love with him. After two years he still gives me butterflies.
However, two-months ago things went from bliss to non-existent within the time of a week.
This has thrown me out of wack and i cant seem to find my way out. There are a lot of complications that have come with this devastation, and some really scare me. I have felt lost in life, in spirit, in Everything.
There is a good point to this, besides that this is a journal and i'm updating it.
These emails arrive when i need them most with words of comfort and hope. I advise each of you access the LDS.org site and sign up for these emails. They have them for every kind of person, and any stage of life.
With them i am reminded that Heavenly father loves me and in not always grand, but subtle ways, he shows me so.
I know life hasn't been easy for you lately, that you are hurt, lost, afraid - and a multitude of other emotions right now. I love you, I pray for you, for your safety, for your health, I pray that your heart will be open to allow the right guys into your life - he is out there looking for you - Heavenly Father has chosen him for you - he WILL find you, I pray you feel Heavenly Fathers love and comfort in your life daily.
ReplyDeleteI love you sweetheart.
ReplyDeleteMan, life can really get at us, can't it? I 'm sorry to hear about your troubles, but I know all will work out in the end. God's plans are not always what we see. Oh how I have learned that over the years! Don't give up :)
ReplyDeleteLoves!
I love that thought from Elder Holland. What a brilliant idea to sign up for uplifting quotes!
ReplyDeleteI hope you will come by before you go back.
I have lots of advice to give you I know you don't want the whole blogging world reading on your (awesome!) blog.
Always love you!
That really is such a great message from Elder Holland. Always know that you are not alone and that you are a great and strong person. I am sorry to hear that you are hurting. I love ya and am sending hugs your way.
ReplyDeleteI have wondered at teh little messages you have posted occasionally. Now I need to get these messages too! What a great idea! I'm grateful that you have found comfort and support in hard times through scripture and messages from the Latter Day Apostles. I love you! I know that Heavenly Father Loves YOU!!! You will be o.k. and even come through this stronger than you were before. I will miss you when you are gone again. I always LOVE you! ~mom~
ReplyDeleteRebekah,you are an amazing young woman!!! Just remember your life is in the Lord's hands and all things are for a reason. We may not always understand or really want what happens but look for the growth. We sure miss your sweet family. You will be in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteCathy