You are not forgotten

Published by Starfish

In the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day-Saints, we believe the true church to be set up as Christ originally set up his church when he was on earth. We believe in a prophet who leads the church on earth under the direction of Jesus Christ. We believe in apostles who stand as witnesses of Jesus Christ in our day. Throughout the year we have the opportunity to hear them formally address us and give us counsel world-wide. 

Often, these addresses are so powerful and uplifting that it changes my life. One such was given last night at the Relief Society General Broadcast.

Dieter F. Uchtdorf  gave a talk, using a forget-me-not flower as a metaphor, that really touched me. You can view it here.

Three things really stood out to me about it:

1. I am NOT forgotten. God and Jesus Christ know me. As vast and as complicated as this universe is, He knows me. He created everything in it; the stars, the planets, the beasts and the fowl. He also created ME, and he does not forget me and does not intend to leave me alone on this path.

2. "The Gospel of Jesus Christ is not an obligation, it is a pathway." Yes, I remember that quote word for word, didn't even write it down. That simple statement means so much. What a blessing it is to have a testimony of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. I have direction. If I become lost, I have a map to find my way back.

3. Be positive about life! I need to be patient with myself, understand my limits, and give myself credit. I have been thinking about this all week, actually, as I realized that I am a happy person despite my current stressful circumstances. After struggling with postpartum depression I have found myself in the last month or so feeling happy about life no matter what is happening. Yes I get stressed, yes I complain and get angry. But I feel normal again. This talk just confirmed what I had been thinking over the last week, I can find joy in my blessings! Instead of always thinking about what I want or think I deserve and letting that control my life, I need to revel in what I HAVE. Just last night I told my husband that even though we have things to worry about, I am finding it hard to worry, because I know that I have him and I have my children.

A friend on Facebook shared this blog post from another blog. I have not seen this blog before, but I love this "reminder" of the talk that President Uchtdorf gave. (I hope it's okay to post it here, I have linked to the blog post on the picture.) 

Now I want to plant some forget-me-nots in my front yard. I guess it will have to wait until Spring.