So I got a haircut. There is not a good picture, but you get the idea. I let Hilarie cut it (no cutting experience, but the trimming of her own hair) I think she's impressive. Although I was growing my hair out and it got cut off, sometimes you just have to live a little and give things a new look.
Also, I thought of good things today at church (as opposed to bad, hush) as well as talking with some friends. I find sacrifice to be a founding principle of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Most people like to see life logically (natural human instinct), however, this will not suffice, for God did not make everything so that man can comprehend it logically. Sometimes we do things more to prove to ourselves what we are willing to give up because we know it's true, or because we believe in something greater than instant pleasure. God does not need it, we do.
Sometimes life isn't about "well I need to understand this first," we move on what we already know to be true, and our faith is confirmed (we either change direction or keep going). Life will take mental and physical effort. We know this from simply living. Anything worth it takes effort. Our deepest desires, the most important things, won't just come because we want it to. God blesses us in our efforts.
I need to get better at really asking the Lord questions, so that when I need help with the big ones (like where to move in the next year or who to marry), I will be more in tune with the spirit. The bishop posed a question that he is asking now. I found his question interesting: Alma 42:24, why did the Lord make the differentiation of "his" justice and "her" mercy?
Regardless of the Spirit or my emotion, acting upon good things is what I need to pay attention to. I live, and the Lord will not lead my astray. If I stray or produce little effort, then the Lord will make me try again. We have doubt and the answer comes as surety (to most). "No voice, No light, but I knew exactly what to do." Man only fears, God does not. He wants us happy, my brother told me not to forget that. He wants us to have what He has, everyone. Sometimes I feel like I don't deserve it. Take a step back from Satan's thoughts. The Lord laid down His life for you, so that we don't have to give up, so that there is always a hand to lift us up.
Sometimes life isn't about "well I need to understand this first," we move on what we already know to be true, and our faith is confirmed (we either change direction or keep going). Life will take mental and physical effort. We know this from simply living. Anything worth it takes effort. Our deepest desires, the most important things, won't just come because we want it to. God blesses us in our efforts.
I need to get better at really asking the Lord questions, so that when I need help with the big ones (like where to move in the next year or who to marry), I will be more in tune with the spirit. The bishop posed a question that he is asking now. I found his question interesting: Alma 42:24, why did the Lord make the differentiation of "his" justice and "her" mercy?
Regardless of the Spirit or my emotion, acting upon good things is what I need to pay attention to. I live, and the Lord will not lead my astray. If I stray or produce little effort, then the Lord will make me try again. We have doubt and the answer comes as surety (to most). "No voice, No light, but I knew exactly what to do." Man only fears, God does not. He wants us happy, my brother told me not to forget that. He wants us to have what He has, everyone. Sometimes I feel like I don't deserve it. Take a step back from Satan's thoughts. The Lord laid down His life for you, so that we don't have to give up, so that there is always a hand to lift us up.
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