Month: November 2019

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Memories

I remember lying in bed with a fever and feeling very sick. I was probably only around 6 or 7.

My mother was sitting by my bed and my picture of Jesus was on the wall in my room. But I didn’t want her to leave. I remember being so scared to be alone.

That night my Mother told me a story about a little girl just like me who was very sick and she was all alone in a hospital. She was so scared that she cried so hard but there was no one around to hear her it seemed. Then finally she cried out in almost in a whisper: “Is there anyone out there to protect me and give me comfort?”. She closed her eyes and felt a warm hand take her hand and dry her tears with His other hand. She instantly felt safe. She opened her little eyes and there was Jesus smiling down at her. “Your never alone, all you need to do is reach out, I will be there always”. She went to sleep peacefully. And when the nurses checked her in the morning her fever was gone and she was on the road to recovery.. 

Mommy said “that is Jesus” and she pointed to my picture on the wall. Jesus loves all his children.  We prayed together. Then she kissed me goodnight. Jesus was there. I have never stopped talking to him since. 

Many years later I learned that the little girl in this story was my Mother when she was sick with Scarlet Fever. Mother is passed now and I truly miss her. I am so thankful for the lessons she gave me. She gave me the greatest gift of all. A relationship with my Savior Jesus Christ.

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Please Look At The Bigger Picture

It’s easy to get overwhelmed with all of the tasks we have on our plates. Taking the time to ask ourselves why we are doing them can help us remember the bigger picture our daily tasks are leading us to.

How do I stay motivated?

Try to understand your role in the universe. You didn’t arrive on this earth or get to where you are now without connections or history. You have ancestors who worked hard and had values. You have parents who did their best. And you have a spiritual connection to God, the Creator of the universe. Meditate on that for just a moment: the guidance and assurances from an all-powerful God who loves and cares for you; the sacrifices made by the people who came before you. Think of the hard work it took them to get you to this point. Let this be a motivator for you.

How do I stay on task?

Make a game of tedious tasks, or contemplate meaningful things in your day-to-day life while you work. Listen to inspirational podcasts. Make a list of your tasks and give them each a time frame for completion. Be smart about the order in which you accomplish tasks. Organize your tasks so your time is efficient. Some tasks require more brainpower—do those first. Some require low distractions—turn off phones and close your door so you can focus in peace and quiet. Write down the things that give meaning to your life. When you know you have a family to get home to or a person to help, it gives purpose to your goals.