Let your light so shine

When we come to know our relationship with God a little better, the light of Jesus Christ enters our life; with that light comes joy and clarity. Here is how I see it- once we have been shown that light, it is then our duty to help others find it too. We all can be conduits of God light to others. We need to be ourselves; just shaped and molded by the commandments of God.

We are like windows! When we are clean and pure in our thoughts and actions, Gods light can shine through us. Remember that all windows are different, some are rippled, stained glass, thick or thin. Let us all decide who we are, and discover the gifts that Heavenly Father has given us. We are individual children of God with a spiritual heritage, and He has given us gifts. We can use those gifts to help others. Living Gods commandments will purify us. The light will shine through us to give light and warmth to others.

I love these thoughts on light-

“One fault to be avoided by the Saints, young and old, is the tendency to live on borrowed light, with their own hidden under a bushel; to permit the savor of their salt of knowledge to be lost; and the light within them to be reflected, rather than original. …" Joseph F. Smith

"We can be like a mirror and direct light even into dark places. We are not the sources of light; nevertheless, through us light can be reflected to others." Ted E. Brewerton

"He is the light and the life of the world; yea, a light that is endless, that can never be darkened; yea, and also a life which is endless, that there can be no more death." Mosiah 16:9

I know that Jesus Christ is the light, and we can be conduits to reduce the darkness in the world. When we draw near to Jesus Christ, He will draw near to us.

Thoughts as of late

I just have so many thoughts that don't quite go together in one blog this month. So I hope you enjoy the list of things I've learned lately.

1. We often think, "I'd be really happy or fulfilled if only I had this (fill in blank)" But this will never make us happy. We must make a decision to be happy in each stage of life.

2. To ask peoples opinion is important. To ask Gods opinion is most important.

3. Lead your neighbor in light and one day they may lead you.

4. If you Love God and yourself and others, you are set. All you need is love.

5. EVERYTHING in the scriptures can be tied back to Jesus Christ. Because it is His sacrifice which will make all the unfair things about our life, right again. The scriptures and prayer are there to heal you.

6. Family is what matters most.

7. Angels are real.

8. You get what you go for.

9. If you need to correct someone- do it with love. Make sure your motivation behind all things is love or it will be ill received.

10. Love is a noun and verb. One must show their love in order for it to be real.

11. The more rejection you face, the less it hurts. Especially when you understand your purpose or primary motivation and stay rooted on God.

12. The people in your life are not there by coincidence, Heavenly Father intends for you to learn and experience together. Then beautiful memories are created, and the puzzle of our personal existence comes into view.

13. There are little things, made by our creator, that surround us which make us happy. Some of mine include crocheting, the ocean, music, laughing, bengal spice herbal tea, chocolate, great books. These little things make me happy and remind me of how much Heavenly Father loves me.

14. To create things is divine, but we must always give credit to our creator.

15. If stressed, laugh and find a state of gratitude.

16. Praying all the time will do three things, 1)Chase away negative and bad thoughts, 2)Give us confidence, 3)Deepen our relationship with Heavenly Father.

Happy Groundhog day friends! That is all.