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“One of the most cruel games anyone can play with self is the “not yet” game—hoping to sin just a bit more before ceasing; to enjoy the praise of the world a little longer before turning away from the applause; to win just once more in the wearying sweepstakes of materialism; to be chaste, but not yet; to be good neighbors, but not now. One can play upon the harpstrings of hesitations and reservations just so long, and then one faces that special moment—a moment when what has been sensed, mutely, suddenly finds voice and cries out with tears, “Lord, I believe; help thou mine unbelief.” (Mark 9:24.) Neal A Maxwell - Let us prepare now & not later, for with him we can find everlasting peace & joy ❤️ …And, if you sense that one day every knee shall bow and every tongue shall confess that Jesus Christ is the Lord, why not do so now? For in the coming of that collective confession, it will mean much less to kneel down when it is no longer possible to stand 🙏🏻

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My commission to his work! My favourite line is My voice is his voice, and my acts are his acts - I am grateful for the opportunity to serve in his place.

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That someday will come But until then I will do my best To build myself To the person that I need to be The person I need to be for you Until then I will learn and I will grow I will fall and I will cry I will laugh and I will climb Until that day When we meet again When we can start our forever Together.

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Can’t believe this has so many notes… for how small my blog is

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As you are converted, you will have a desire to share with others what you have learned, and your confidence and ability to testify to others with conviction and power will increase.

Bonnie L. Oscarson, Be Ye Converted http://ift.tt/1DxLZdv (via ki4akr)

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I think one of the biggest mistakes Christians make while reading the Bible is forgetting that none of the characters, except Jesus, knew how things were going to end. So we read about Noah and immediately picture the rainbow. We focus on the fact that Jonah got puked out of the whale while forgetting that he didn’t know what was coming. We think of the disciples and the miracles they saw, like the feeding of thousands of people with just a little bread and fish, and forget they didn’t know that story would turn out awesome. It did though, didn’t it?

Let’s All Be Brave (via notperfectbutforgiven)

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Attitudes and Mindsets that can Change your Life

1. Knowing deep inside that you are good enough.

2. Believing you can do it, and believing you can make it.

3. Choosing to be grateful when you feel like complaining.

4. Choosing to hang in there when you feel you’ve had enough.

5. Knowing each new day is a true gift and fresh beginning.

6. Valuing others, and treating others well.

7. Investing in people instead of chasing things.

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Sister Missionary

As I prepare to leave this place behind My thoughts are turned above To my Father and Redeemer I feel Their fervent love The time is getting closer When I’ll set out on my way I begin to count the weeks The hours and the days The beginning of a journey A tale I’ll soon convey Of the struggles and the joys I’ll feel along the way I’m sure the work’s demanding And the hours will drag on As I face the taxing task of Teaching ‘til the sun is gone There are days I’ll be discouraged And nights I’ll miss my home My heart might just feel empty I may feel utterly alone Although concerns surround me I must always face my fears And know that through my trials My savior will be near I’ll study scriptures daily pondering the words I read I know that if I do this The Lord will take the Lead When my heart becomes discouraged I know that I must kneel And utter words unto the Lord His love for me is real For I know I am His daughter He sent me here to earth To preach of His true gospel And learn of my great worth In my life He’s never left me And I’m sure He never will Through trials I will face I must listen and be still If I make sure my heart is open And I’m faithful, kind, and true I’ll hear the Savior’s words ring out declaring, “I love you!” So as I serve His mission I know He’ll be my guide and if I follow in His ways He’ll be right by my side

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I'm a Mormon. :)

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Love this ❤️

A Thought About Hands

The following is taken from a mission email sent Sept. 2, 2014 from Antipolo City, Philippines:

Last week, I accidentally stabbed my hand with the safety pin that I’ve been using to hold my bag together (the shoulder strap is getting a little sketch but I can’t bring myself to spend the money on a new one for just two transfers). It happened to pierce, unfortunately, right at the base of my thumb on my right palm. At first it was like “Oh shoot. Bummer.” But then as the week went on, I started to notice something I had never noticed before: HOW MUCH I USE MY HANDS FOR EVERYTHING. And how frequently I use alcohol (hand sanitizer). I noticed because it always brought a twinge of pain. 

As I was attempting to wash my hair yesterday (yes, lathering shampoo hurts too), I thought of what an interesting experiment/learning experience that was for me, and what a cool symbol in terms of our relationship with Christ. They say “we are the body of Christ” diba? We are His HANDS and feet here on earth. To me, that stuck out, because I realized how important we are as His instruments! It is awfully hard to wash your hair with one hand, let alone none. I have a testimony that every single one of us is important to the Lord’s work! We missionaries (one “hand” if you will) might be able to survive without the help of the members (the other “hand”), but the result will definitely not be as pretty or as effective as it could have been if the two worked together. We really do need each other and the Lord needs every one of us on His team! 

In the symbol of hands, too, I thought of course about the Atonement of our Savior. How He allowed His perfect, loving hands to be pierced by the nails that held Him to the cross as He gave His life in our behalf. Those same hands that had brought light to the blind man, raised the “sleeping” daughter, wiped the tears of the sinner, and washed the disciples’ feet. Those same hands that learned the carpenter’s trade, taught the learned in the temple, and brought a faltering Peter to successfully cross the sea. 

In realizing how central hands are to the things we do each day, it somehow became even more powerful to me that Christ has chosen to retain in His the scars of His eternal sacrifice. I feel like, for Him, His hands were more than a tool for every day life, they are a living witness of His love for us and all mankind. He used them for good during His mortal life, and they are a symbol of His service throughout eternity. 

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Anyone in Orlando or has followers from the area please!

AB, O+ and O- blood donors needed ASAP!!! Due to the shooting overnight, the hospital and blood bank is critically low right now for donated blood. If you are able, please go this morning to donate at one of the locations below. This valuable gift you can give is a direct way to help those injured from this tragic incident. The Orange, Osceola, and Seminole locations open today are:

Orlando - West Michigan Donor Center 345 West Michigan St #106 Orlando, FL 32806 Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Sun: 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Orlando - Main Donor Center 8669 Commodity Circle Orlando, FL 32819 Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Sun: 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Apopka Donor Center 131 North Park Ave Apopka, FL 32703 Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Sun: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Kissimmee Donor Center 1029 North John Young Pkwy Kissimmee, FL 34741 Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Sun: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Oviedo Donor Center 1954 West 426 #1100 Oviedo, FL 32765 Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Sun: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Lake Mary Donor Center 105 Waymont Ct #101 Lake Mary , FL 32746 Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Sun: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

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Making sure that our torches are still brightly burning are Pivotal requirements when we decide to follow him & to become like him #JesusChrist 💕