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The other night I started to go down the proverbial rabbit hole again. I have a tendency to start wondering (for the millionth time) what my purpose is. Would my husband be better off without me? Does my family really need me? Would people really miss me?
God is good. When I was struggling with this same kind of thing one day I decided to ask Heavenly Father, and then open the scriptures to see what he had to say. A lot of times I think we really need to put some effort into getting answers, but this time I opened right to the scripture I needed, and so the other night I reminded myself that I know. I know that my husband would not be better off without me and that I have a purpose in his life. I know that my family really needs me and that I have a whole slew of family and friends who would miss me. I know that I can contribute good things. But first I have to get out of my own way.
How is that? Well, when my thoughts start swirling, I need to remember not to focus on those thoughts, but to focus instead on what Heavenly Father says, and what Jesus said and did. I find their words comforting, enlightening, and inspiring. God does answer prayers. We all have a purpose. We are needed, wanted, and loved. On top of all of that, even if we are sick, or bedridden, or tired, or overburdened, we have something good to contribute to the world.
1 comment:
Sometimes we are our own worst enemy. The old saying "If we think we can't, we can't or If we think we can we can"...is so true. Sometimes it is difficult to think we really matter, but we really do...I find stopping myself when I am thinking negatively and start looking for the positive and focusing on the positive really lifts my spirits. You are right...we all need to get out of our own way and put our focus on the positive things that really matter! Love you, my wonderful Sherie....you are amazing!! I love your writings!! Mom
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