27 October 2016

This week has been a hectic one- I have recently been struggling a lot with everything going on. I am very busy with dance practices and classes, and performances and homework. I am worried about keeping up with everything, getting my grades up, and trying to relax and have fun in my extra activities. Often I am so busy that going out on a date or hanging out with my friends is no longer fun, as I am just thinking about what I could be doing with the extra time.

That being said, I asked my Heavenly Father in prayer what I should do to stay close to him as I go throughout my activities and life, and I opened my scriptures to the next reading page and read this:

2 Nephi 32:5

5 For behold, again I say unto you that if ye will enter in by the way, and receive the Holy Ghost, it will show unto you all things what ye should do. 

THIS SCRIPTURE WAS AN ANSWER TO PRAYER. I want to testify that when we rely on our Heavenly Father and try to come closer to him, we will receive answers to prayers and he will guide us through the loving power of the Holy Ghost. He will tell us all the things we should do. We will receive promptings of what to do, who to talk to, what to say, what not to say, and where to be. He will give us strength through the people he has us serve. We will receive strength when others serve us. And when things are falling apart and seem to be unraveling like string, he picks up the loose ends for us and our Savior will carry our burdens with love. 

I leave my testimony with you,

Mallorie

18 October 2016

So it is a beautiful Tuesday, and already the week is getting rough, like usual. However, scripture study is consistent and just as beautiful as the leaves that kiss my hair when they fall off the trees. 

2 Nephi 29:9 says:

9 And I do this that I may prove unto many that I am the same yesterday, today, and forever; and that I speak forth my words according to mine own pleasure. And because that I have spoken one word ye need not suppose that I cannot speak another; for my work is not yet finished; neither shall it be until the end of man, neither from that time henceforth and forever. 

I chose this scripture because it gives me strength in times of trial. It reminds me that no matter what each of us goes through individually, he knows and loves us individually, and that is why he sent his Son, who also knows and loves us individually. He is always the same. He comforted his people in ancient times in their times of trial, and he will always do the same for us. 

I leave my testimony with you,

Mallorie

11 October 2016

I am very well aware I posted a scripture very recently, but it is the start of a new week (sort of) so Why Not post another fabulous verse of God's words?

2 Nephi 27:23 (Nephi is just so cool)

23 For behold, I am God; and I am a God of miracles; and I will show unto the world that I am the same yesterday, today, and forever; and I work not among the children of men save it be according to their faith. 

I decided to share this scripture because at the very very end, it says "according to their faith". This implies that we all use our agency to let God work in our lives; and he will not force his will upon us. This scripture means a lot to me because as I go about life, I find that sometimes I am unconsciously unwilling to accept my Heavenly Father's promptings in life. He is constantly interacting with me and giving me help, and it is always me who forgets to think of him.

As you go throughout your life, think about What your Savior would Do. Who would he sit by? What kinds of questions would he ask? What would he give? I have a testimony that if we try to become like our Savior, we will come closer to him and to our Heavenly Father.

I leave my testimony with you,

Mallorie

8 October 2016

It is OCTOBER. I am so excited. I absolutely love October and anything and everything that comes with it - the air is crisp in the morning and just barely cold, and the leaves are changing colors and falling down. It is so beautiful in Provo, and it reminds me of God's love for his children. 

Along those same lines, my scripture this week is found in 2 Nephi 26:33. I chose this scripture because of the feeling of comfort it gives me in times of hardship. I have been falling behind on reading for my classes of late, and I stress out a lot about staying caught up and getting my grades up. This scripture (along with the beautiful weather!!!) reminds me that God has a plan for me, and that everything will be all right. 

33 For none of these iniquities come of the Lord; for he doeth that which is good among the children of men; and he doeth nothing save it be plain unto the children of men; and he inviteth them all to come unto him and partake of his goodness; and he denieth none that come unto him, black and white, bond and free, male and female; and he remembereth the heathen; and all are alike unto God, both Jew and Gentile.

I have found so much peace as I have come unto the Lord in all of my trials. I am able to leave all of my fear and anxiety in his hands and have faith, and everything does work out in the end, even when it seems like your whole life is crashing down around you. I know all of us can feel this same peace and calm when we come unto the Lord with a meek and humble spirit, with a desire to become like him. 

I leave my testimony with you, 

Mallorie