I realize that everyone has different burdens to bear, trials to go through, challenges to face and conquer. And I don't want to minimize anybody's struggles, nor am I trying to say "look at me" or "pity me" by talking about my own challenges.
That being said, the last 9 months have been difficult.
I feel like in a lot of ways I'm not who I set out to become.
And I feel like although I'm try, I feel like I keep running head first into obstacles.
My body fights against me, timing doesn't work out, etc.
We're taught that the atonement is for repenting of sins.
But I'm personally learning that the atonement is for so much more.
Today, one of the speakers quoted Alma 7:11-12 about how Christ will succor us according to our individual needs because he's suffered all our pains and afflictions, not just for our sins.
When I'm at the end of my rope (like lately), I'm learning to give it to the Lord.
Learning is the operative word.
I am so grateful for the atonement.
(from 320*Sycamore)
Dearest Landon, I totally know how you feel! Life is hard. It's not supposed to be easy, either, because otherwise we wouldn't learn what we need to...namely, to trust in God and give Him the rope, as you said. Luckily, we aren't alone and we DO have our Savior to help us through it all.
ReplyDeleteLove you so much, lady. Keep hanging in there. Even if things don't work out how you want, there's lots of people who love you and you're never alone!