Last night I had the opportunity to go and speak to a Relief Society meeting in Midvale. I can't express just how much I love speaking. I always feel that if the spirit is there, I learn as much by speaking as those hearing it. Last night was no exception. I speak on lots of different subjects, but the one that I share the most is "Overcoming Adversity." This is a topic very dear to my heart. This is what I spoke on last night.
As I was speaking there were a few women crying quietly in the audience. It always hits me when I speak on this subject just how many people are suffering that we don't know about. Right now it seems we all know someone that has lost a job, is struggling at work, not making ends meet, etc. etc. How many more are there out there that are suffering that we have no idea about? There are also those whose hearts are aching for family members making bad decisions, struggling with self worth, death, illness, and all of the other big and little pains that we go through in our lives.
I am so glad that we have a Father in Heaven who cares about what we go through. Josh and I struggle just like everyone else. We plead on our knees for our children to make good decisions, for them to feel their worth and know how much we love them. There are a plethora of things that we pray about not only our pains and struggles but those of our family and extended families.
I started thinking last night more of those who don't have the Lord helping them in their lives. Not just those who don't know he is their waiting for them to get on their knees and talk to him, but those who know that he is there, but for whatever reason choose not to go to him. My heart hurts for those who try to go through all of the ugliness and pain of this life on their own. Sometimes I am overwhelmed by it all and I constantly rely on the Lord. I am so grateful for him in my life and that we don't have to go it alone.
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