Today during the Conference I was thinking how perfect the Holidays are lined up. In November we have Thanksgiving which prepares us for Christmas. So many people are very mindful of their blessings in November and even write them down and share with others. The spirit of Thanksgiving is contagious and others start recognizing and acknowledging their own blessings. I love that and today thought what a perfect way to prepare us for the Celebration of the Birth of our Savior and Redeemer, JESUS CHRIST!!!
I love Christmas time.....I love everything about it.....the music, the lights, the parties, the decorations, the gift making and buying, the traditions of family, the LOVE spread throughout the world by everyone. More people think of Christ and act like HIM. We tend to focus more on others and giving to others than we do ourselves. For a month we act more like Deciples of Christ. We give more to others than any other time of the year. We express our love to others. We Celebrate Christ. I love Jesus Christ and I can honestly say that I KNOW He loves me too. He knows me and I am certain of that. I have felt HIM with me as I have struggled with my own little problems. I am thankful for my challenges because I am closer to Him because I have needed Him more. I recognize His hand in my life......He has sent me friends and given me a great family. He knew I would need them all and He even knew that I could also and would be a blessing to them as well. I like that it works both ways and that I am not being selfish in my relationships....for that I am thankful.
When I feel the "Spirit" I always desire to live better. I want to be more like Jesus. I want Him to know that I do love Him by my actions and not just my words. I am thankful for Sundays and the chance I am given to try again for another week to do His will before I am energized again.
I am thankful to be a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. I know it is the one true church on the earth today. I am glad that I can see past the members and enjoy the gospel in spite of how others may act. I am thankful for good people outside of the Church that love Christ and believe in Him. (they strengthen me) I believe that our lives are between us and Heavenly Father and it is Him that we need to please and make happy and not anyone else. I have found that when I keep that focus I am so much happier and free. He loves us for who we are and even for where we are. There are not conditions for His love......He loves each of us unconditionally and complete. I am thankful for my Heavenly Father and His son, my brother, Jesus Christ. My heart and soul know!!!
