Words Of Wisdom

A wonderful friend (thanks, Brenner) told me to read an article in the Sept 2009 Ensign. I tried finding it online so I could put a link to it, but I don't think it's online yet. It's called, "The Influence of Righteous Women" by President Dieter F. Uchtdorf. It was so inspirational and I just wanted to share a few of the things that stood out to me:

• May I invite you to rise to the great potential within you. But don't reach beyond your capacity. Don't set goals beyond your capacity to achieve. Don't feel guilty or dwell on thoughts of failure. Don't compare yourself with others. Do the best you can, and the Lord will provide the rest. Have faith and confidence in Him, and you will see miracles happen in your life and the lives of your loved ones.
• The virtue of your own life will be a light to those who sit in darkness, because you are a living witness of the fullness of the gospel.
• My dear sisters, as you live your daily life with all its blessings and challenges, let me assure you that the Lord loves you. He knows you. He listens to your prayers, and He answers those prayers, where on this world you may be. He wants you to succeed in this life and in eternity.
• "Some of us look forward to a time in the future ~ salvation and exaltation in the world to come ~ but today is part of eternity." (David O. McKay)
• There is a saying that big gates move on small hinges. Sisters, your example in seemingly small things will make a big difference in the lives of our young people.

After reading that, I continued onto the next article which was entitled, "Fidelity In Marriage: It's More Than You Think." It was also an EXCELLENT article. I highly recommend that when you get your September Ensign that you read that article.

I couldn't help myself and read the next article, too. It was a Q & A type thing and the question was, "What was the best marriage advice you ever received?" Here are a few things that stood out to me:

• An accomplishment for one person in a marriage is a victory for both.
• Put the other person first.
• When you can either be right or have peace, choose peace.
• Marriage is like rowing a boat. If both of you pull the same way, you will go somewhere.
• Keep your marriage within your marriage.
• Be the kind of person your spouse and children think that you are.

I figured I had better stop reading there, b/c I need to get Autumn home and put her to bed. But I just figured that those words were helpful to me and wanted to share them with others in hopes that it might make your day better, b/c I know it made my day better. I am SO THANKFUL for the blessings of the Gospel and the knowledge and peace and perspective it brings. I am so thankful to be a woman and to have the ability to impact the lives of others around me. And in turn, I know that I have definitely been influenced by amazing women in my life. From my mother, to my grandmothers, to Young Women leaders, to friends, etc.

THANK YOU TO ALL THE AMAZING WOMEN IN MY LIFE!!!