President Monson
I read a quote from our prophet President Thomas S. Monson today. I can't stop thinking about it. It was really what I needed to read & I need to read it every day. I felt so strengthened & comforted by it.
"I have spoken over the years with many individuals who have told me, 'I have so many problems, such real concerns. I'm overwhelmed with the challenges of life. What can I do?' I have offered to them, and I now offer to you, this specific suggestion: seek heavenly guidance one day at a time. Life by the yard is hard; by the inch it's a cinch. Each of us can be true for just one day- and then one more and then one more after that- until we've lived a lifetime guided by the Spirit, a lifetime close to the Lord, a lifetime of good deeds and righteousness. The Savior promised, 'Look unto me, and endure to the end, and ye shall live; for unto him that endureth to the end will I give eternal life.'"
Life is so hard. Sometimes I just have to sit & cry. And then I feel bad because I feel so immensely blessed in every aspect of life. I mean just living in this free country is huge! And then to have the gospel of Jesus Christ in my life & an amazingly kind husband & fun, silly, sweet, cute kids, to have served a mission & have received a great education etc. etc. it goes on. So what reason do I ever have to sit around & mope about life being hard? But it just is sometimes. And I know if it wasn't hard I wouldn't grow & learn & stretch & become better. I know that. Sometimes knowing that is just not comforting enough.
I don't have a hard time choosing between the big bad & good stuff. It's not hard for me to be faithful to my husband or not beat my children or not get high on drugs or to not steal my neighbors fancy sports car.
It IS hard for me to respond kindly to my kids demands when they've been whiny & demanding all day long. It IS hard for me to patiently disentangle my two year olds from another fight when all I want to do is scream & throw a tantrum myself. It IS hard for me to look outside my family for someone else I can serve. It IS hard for me to never be offended or hurt by others. It IS hard for me to willingly & happily make dinner for a family of 6 when I can barely get dinner on the table for my own family that's anything more than tuna helper. Sometimes it IS hard to have a calling in the church - any calling!
And then when I think about having to try & do these things my entire life I can get beyond overwhelmed. Just last night I was telling my husband that I just don't think I can mother these kids by myself anymore. But I don't need to look at my whole life ahead of me. I can be kind & patient & happy & do good for just today. And then tomorrow I can wake up & decide to do it again. I am never alone if I go to my Savior for help for He will always help me. He always has. We just need to come unto Him. Of that I am so grateful!!! And I'm so grateful for a living prophet to remind me of that!
And I just can't do a post without a picture or two of a cute baby
And I just can't do a post without a picture or two of a cute baby
7 comments:
Awesome quote Megan! I feel that way so many times, and I know I will feel that way again. I love the idea of taking one day at a time. You are an amazing woman and mother! And I am blessed to have you as a friend!
THANK YOU! This was beautiful, and completely reflects my feelings at times. Thank you for sharing a glimpse into your heart, and the hope you can feel through the gospel. I appreciate your example and love learning from you through our connection of blogs. You are wonderful!
Megan,
You are incredible! I love how unwavering your faith is even when days are long and hard. You are such a thoughtful and inspired mother. Your kids are very blessed to have you! We all are!! :)
Well said by your friends. You can do it, you've done it before. Remember that most of these discouraging times because of female hormones. Some may read that and think "that's sick", but I know you, and you'll be better the next day. Remember when I used to tell you kids "don't talk to me today, I'm cranky and it's not your fault". I'm sure you didn't understand then, but you do now. You are in our prayers. Mums
AMEN. I can completely relate to that Entire Post. Thank you for sharing about your struggles. Just know that you're not alone. One day at a time. Struggling makes us stronger. I wish it didn't have to be that way. But I guess we're on this Earth to grow right? Love you all. {p.s. If you get a chance, you should check out my blog, I've been doing a lot of updates lately}
I so remember having kids who were 5,4,1,0 and thinking the same things you are thinking. People would tell me that when your oldest became 8-9, things would get easier... and they really did! When she turned 11-12, they became easier again. It is super hard when they all make messes but can't really clean much on their own and you can't even get a break to go buy a loaf of bread by yourself! My girls can now clean a lot of the house by themselves and i have two built in babysitters... makes a huge difference! It won't always be this hard!
Thank you for sharing this. I really needed it today. My life has gotten out of control, and I think I've been trying to think too much of the big picture - like you said, how to get back on track for the next week, month, etc. It's so good to be reminded to take it one day at a time. I can "be true for just one day." Thanks!
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