Every now and then I run across an LDS Gem that really moves me or really applies to something I am going thru in my life at the time. I won’t go into details about anything and there’s no cause for worry. Things are great believe it or not…..regardless of some trying times our family is going through. It’s funny how as long as you have each other and the most important people in your life right beside you….the “This too shall pass” mind set is a lot easier to embrace and accept. I had emailed this Gem to Shane a few months back and he still had it in his inbox and sent it to me again. It’s so very true. I wanted to make sure and post it so I have it and don’t forget it. I know there are friends and family out there who are struggling with different things as well. This might give a little comfort or different perspective. I love the Lord. I love the Gospel. I love my family. I love how ALL of these things combined help me strive to be a better person.
“The challenges you face, the growth experiences you encounter, are intended to be temporary scenes played out on the stage of a life of continuing peace and happiness. Sadness, heartache, and disappointment are events in life. It is not intended that they be the substance of life. I do not minimize how hard some of these events can be. When the lesson you are to learn is very important, trials can extend over a long period of time, but they should not be allowed to become the confining focus of everything you do. Your life can and should be wondrously rewarding. It is your understanding and application of the laws of God that will give your life glorious purpose as you ascend and conquer the difficulties of life. That perspective keeps challenges confined to their proper place–stepping-stones to further growth and
attainment.”
—This is part of a talk given by Richard G. Scott
Love it!
Happy Monday Everyone!
November 26th, 2007
November 26th, 2007 at 3:44 pm
Erica Says:
Very true!!! I love it!
November 26th, 2007 at 4:30 pm
jade Says:
Hi! I just found your website…wonderful and inspiring stuff here. I love the Gem. I see you are moving to MS, I used to live there in Biloxi. Small world
November 26th, 2007 at 9:44 pm
Fletch Says:
Fantastic inspiration today!!!! Thanks girl!
November 26th, 2007 at 10:08 pm
meghan Says:
Thanks Shanna
I really needed to read this tonight.
While I had a fun day at work, my day was shattered when about 2 hours ago. I feel that I am a worthless piece of crap, that will never get anywhere in life, have anything & be treated the way a woman is supposed to be. I’ve been crying my eyes out since then, trying to figure out how I am going to make it financially or emotionally. I am tired of being emotionally blackballed but that’s another story.
I need this GEM.
Thanks for posting it.
Hope it proves right for me b/c right now, I am looking at things pretty bleakly & trying to figure out why I even exist.
November 26th, 2007 at 10:36 pm
lisa Says:
of course that is such a good one!!!
November 27th, 2007 at 6:07 am
Deanna Says:
Thanks for posting that. I needed that too!
November 27th, 2007 at 9:51 am
kaelene zapata Says:
Thanks for the reminder! I know that Satan wants us to believe otherwise . . . I needed to read that, too!
Kaelene
November 27th, 2007 at 1:29 pm
Kellye Says:
That’s wonderful… thanks, Kellye
November 27th, 2007 at 5:26 pm
CDN Gary Says:
Shanna.
Haven’t been at your terrific site for a long time. Thought I would today. Why? I didn’t know why. Then I read this. Shanna thanks for sharing such wisdom. And, how did you know.
November 28th, 2007 at 12:59 pm
AZAnjanette Says:
HOLY MACKREL! I guess I was behind on my scrappy blog reading. I just now read that you are expecting a boy! WOOHOO!!! I am so very happy for you. I know how it is to have just girls and really want a boy. I have an 11 yo step-daughter and a 3 yo daughter. This last time I was really wanting a boy and we got our little man and I am so happy every day for him. It is kinda weird worrying about taking care of a little boy. And geesh you wouldn’t imagine how many times he peed on me! hahaha He’s now 5 months old and no, the boy clothes just aren’t that cute, but I sure love the Gap for boy clothes. I even noticed that there really aren’t even much in the way of holiday clothes for little boys. Like at Walmart, there are 20 different girls holiday dresses for infants and no dressy boy stuff. It gives me total grief because I had to figure out what i was gonna buy little man to wear to see santa. hahaha You’re gonna just love him.
November 28th, 2007 at 9:24 pm
Andrea J Says:
Thank you sooo much for this post! I needed it more than anything today. I am not even sure how I found your blog, but I have been reading it for about 2 weeks. And today - I am so blessed to have found your site again! Thank you for putting a smile on my face during a rough day!
December 2nd, 2007 at 7:14 pm
Denean Says:
Wonderful post Shanna! My husband ALWAYS tells me when I am stressing, “remember, it’s only temporary” - and I need that reminder a lot!