your life can change in a moment

crazy how that happens.
but true.
Yesterday on Facebook I used this quote:

“Don’t give up. Don’t you quit. You keep walking. You keep trying. There is help and happiness ahead—a lot of it...You keep your chin up. It will be all right in the end. Trust God and believe in good things to come." -Elder Holland

and it was just a quote that I liked.
However, today it is a new motto for me.
Same words different meaning.
Just like this song:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hx0knuEQh94
I was learning it for a friend's farewell and now I have a totally new take on it.

How grateful I am for moments that can build my testimony and that although my life may change that I have a Heavenly Father who will never change. Not ever. And I have a friend who is constantly there for me who knows the hardships that I have gone through, that I am going through, and that I will go through.

One of my favorite sections in Doctrine and Covenants is section 122. Here are just a few wonderful verses:

 7 And if thou shouldst be cast into the ^apit, or into the hands of murderers, and the sentence of death passed upon thee; if thou be cast into the ^bdeep; if the billowing surge conspire against thee; if fierce winds become thine enemy; if the heavens gather blackness, and all the elements combine to ^chedge up the way; and above all, if the very jaws of ^dhell shall gape open the mouth wide after thee, know thou, my son, that all these things shall give thee^eexperience, and shall be for thy good.

 8 The ^aSon of Man hath ^bdescended below them all. Art thou greater than he?

 9 Therefore, ^ahold on thy way, and the priesthood shall ^bremain with thee; for their ^cbounds are set, they cannot pass. Thy ^ddaysare known, and thy years shall not be numbered less; therefore,^efear not what man can do, for God shall be with you forever and ever.

(Read the whole thing though.)
Oh P.S. I'm not dying I promise, things are going to be alright, I know it.
             Hurray for opposition in all things(:
Also, this is not supposed to be a "pity post" , no siry. It is to remind everyone that even in hard times there someone is always there for you. Always.

"sheltered by grace and carried by love"

I sang this when I was in the Utah Valley Children's choir--there was a recording of us singing it at the Mesa, Arizona Temple Visitor Center but it kept cutting in and out--I love this song.

With the events that have happened this past week this song has been ringing through my head, over and over again in different ways. I don't feel inclined to share the events but a message instead:

To those who are lonely and don't know where to turn. There is someone who is always watching over you and wants you to run to Him and to feel His loving embrace. Our Savior, Jesus Christ, cares so much for you and understands EXACTLY what you are going through. He has felt the pain you feel, and knows the sorrows in your life. I think President Ucthdorf says it best, "Though we are incomplete, God loves us completely. Though we are imperfect, He loves us perfectly. Though we may feel lost and without compass, God’s love encompasses us completely."  Heavenly Father and Christ love you perfectly. They will always love you. 

He Lives

I would like to share a few thoughts for Sunday all tied into one thing: He Lives


1) The Living Christ- We read this at EFY this year and it was my favorite part. The absolute truth it holds is amazing. Please read it. It can strengthen any testimony. (it's small so click on it or look it up to read it)

2) This is The Utah Valley Children's Choir--whom I miss dearly-- singing "When Love Came Down To Earth." This song is so powerful, a bit quiet but powerful, if you have time listen to it.

3) Me- I have a strong testimony of my Savior and Redeemer Jesus Christ and his love for each of us. And I know He lives. He suffered for the mistakes and sins of all of us ("how many drops of blood were spilled for me?") He died for us and He lives for us. I am so grateful for Him and for His love. He is my best friend.

Have a wonderful Sunday everyone!