Easter Blessings

For some reason I felt inspired to share my blessings.  Not sure why, but I have had a few stressful weeks...as I'm sure everyone has.  And with all of my stress and complaining, I found a video clip on Mormon Messages that made me think about exactly how lucky I am and how grateful I am for the Atonement of Christ in my life.

I have found this year prayer and what a great and almighty power it is to have.  We are so blessed to have the opportunity to talk with our Father in Heaven and let him know the righteous desires of our hearts.  We can turn to him when we need guidance and peace.  I have had to be on my knees several times this year and ask for help because I felt I needed him to guide me.  As a parent, this is a great friend to have on your side when we try to protect our children from the world and all of the enemies that try to come in and destroy the family unit. 

I am also grateful for the ability to repent.  There are days that can bring us down and all we can do is be negative.  The Lord doesn't want us to be unhappy.  He wants us to CHOOSE to be happy.  It is a choice and I have to keep telling myself that and just be happy.  We are after all his children and as any parent, he wants to see us getting the most out of life that we can and being the best that we can. 

During this Easter weekend, remember why we celebrate Easter.  It is because God's son gave his life for us so that we will one day live in His presence again.  And right up to the end of his life, Jesus was still on our side saying, "Forgive them Father, for they know not what they do." 

Have a blessed Easter,
Shelly