13 November 2016

This week was absolutely hectic, but I am so grateful to have had this experience. This weekend I was able to participate in the BYU Ballroom Dancesport Championships, and my partner and I had so much fun! We have worked so hard to get to this point and we did very well for how we've been working and practicing. We even made our class event final and placed first out of all of the couples that participated! What a blessing.

That being said, a lot of hard work went into this week, and I mean a LOT. I have been very stressed out lately and trying to get into a solid schedule has been difficult. I don't feel confident in anything I have been doing. I love everything I am doing, but it all takes so much time and I can't seem to get done what I need to; I keep procrastinating.

 The scripture I chose this week speaks of the truth of the Book of Mormon. I believe that when we focus on the truth of the book, it becomes reality to us. It will become our lifestyle if we only have faith, and I know that it will bless our lives. Mormon bears his testimony and states that he knows the book is true.

3 Nephi 5:18, 24-26

18 And now I know the record which I make to be a just and true record; nevertheless there are many things which, according to our language, we are not able to write.

24 And as surely as the Lord liveth, will he gather in from the four quarters of the earth all the remnant of the seed of Jacob, who are scattered abroad upon all the face of the earth. 

25 And as he hath covenanted with all the house of Jacob, even soshall the covenant wherewith he hath covenanted with the house of Jacob be fulfilled in his own due time, unto the restoring all the house of Jacob unto the knowledge of the covenant that he hath covenanted with them.

26 And then shall they know their Redeemer, who is Jesus Christ, the Son of God; and then shall they be gathered in from the four quarters of the earth unto their own lands, from whence they have been dispersed; yea, as the Lord liveth so shall it be. Amen.

I know the Lord will help us when we keep our covenants. I know he loves me and loves all of his children. I love my Heavenly Father. I know that He is the one who has gotten me through this week. I would not have made it through without Him and I know I must be humble in order to continue to receive revelation. 

I leave my testimony with you,

Mallorie

5 November 2016

This weekend, I had the wonderful opportunity to compete in a local ballroom competition. My dance partner and I have been working very hard and placed 3rd out of 8 couples.

The scripture I want to share tonight has a lot of meaning to many of us. This week I have been so caught up in practice and work that I forget to look around at everyone else and see that they are just as busy and tired as I am. This scripture encourages us all to serve one another and reach out in little ways, which will bring blessings to both parties.

Mosiah 2:17

17 And behold, I tell you these things that ye may learn wisdom; that ye may learn that when ye are in the service of your fellow beings ye are only in the service of your God. 

While at my competition this weekend, one of the girls broke down and had a panic attack in the hall. She sat down and was in tears for a few moments. I was leaving the competition and was in a run, but could see how much pain she was in. I took one moment of my time to squeeze her arm and look her in the eye, and express how beautifully she was dancing that day, before I left, and though I don't know her very well, I hope she could feel how much I love her. 

I know when we are in the service of our fellow beings, it will bring peace to our heart and remind us of Christ, even when it is something we don't want to do or don't practically have time for.

I leave my testimony with you, 

Mallorie