#spirtualthought

What an ordinary day! With my internship ended three weeks earlier than expected and no job offer on the table, I currently have a lot of free time on hand. Just like many other recent grads who are in my position, the job search hasn't been easy. And, for the most part, it has gotten me pretty down. For the longest time, I pitied and blamed myself. I was constantly thinking about past events that could not be changed. Soon after, I realized I needed to change my perspective. Instead of pitying and blaming myself, I turned to the scriptures for comfort and guidance.  

The scriptures I found helpful are the following: 

"And, If you keep my commandments and endure to the end you shall have eternal life, which gift is the greatest of all gifts of God" - D&C 14:7 

Note: I don't know about most people, but for me, whenever I encounter a trial in life, I tend to take a hard look on my life and try to see what I have done wrong to deserve this. But, as I have learned from one of the lessons during FHE, some trials are results of our own doings, and some are actually from what we are doing RIGHT. Regardless, this scripture helps me to understand that no matter what our trials in like are, as long we keep the commandment and endure til the end, we will see rainbows and sunshine at the end of the tunnel! 

"Be patient in afflictions, for thou shalt have many; but endure them for, lo, I am with thee, even unto the end of thy days." - D&C 24:8 

Note: On many levels, this scripture hits me on a very personal level. For as long as I remember, financial instability has always been an issue in mine and my family's life. I know I shouldn't, but I sometimes look at other people and think " Why can't I be like them? So carefree and never have to worry about money.." But, I know that kind of thinking is very wrong. Everyone on this earth has issues they are dealing with, and I am not the only one. Nevertheless, as much as issues and problems we are dealing with, we have to always remember that we are not alone in this. Heavenly Father is ALWAYS by our side; all we have to do is to turn to him with a sincere heart and ask for guidance and comfort. Because guess what? He loves us and will ALWAYS help us.... "even unto the end of thy days".... 

"Set in order your houses; keep slothfulness and uncleanness far from you." - D&C 90:18

1 Thessalonians 5:11 “Therefore comfort each other and edify one another, just as you also are.

Mark12:31”The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no commandment greater than these.”

“A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.”

God desires for us to love each other and to treat each other kindly, even our enemies.

Matt 5:44 “I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.”

How can I do any less? I most certainly can’t do this alone God doesn’t expect us to either.

James 4:7  Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

If we leave it in Gods hands His love will overflow in us and the devil will flee, not maybe, but WILL flee.

Yeah, sometimes people straight up make want to either die or be the only one living lol but aside from my feelings there is a bigger important plan and that’s in saving souls, spreading Gods word, and example to those around us. To focus on my feelings too long distracts me from the more important things and slowly creates in me selfishness.