Monday, November 10, 2008

Trials

Search diligently, pray always, and be believing, and all things
shall work together for your good, if ye walk uprightly and
remember the covenant wherewith ye have covenanted one
with another. --D&C 90:24

Life can hand you some pretty interesting things when you least expect it. I was just thinking the other day that things are finally starting to settle down for us. We moved into our new house and it's finally becoming a home. Kevin got a promotion at work that he has been trying to get for awhile, and we were feeling good about things. Then all the sudden something happens that changes your perspective in life. Naturally when challenges come our way we tend to go to our Heavenly Father for help, we try to be a better person and we commit to making changes that we know we already should be doing.

I recently read a talk by Elder Quentin L. Cook Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles "Hope Ya Know, We Had a Hard Time".

As I read the title I new that immediately this applied to me. We all experience difficult things in life, and it's okay to go to the Lord and tell him "Hope ya know I'm having a hard time." I know that he cares about me and that he will see me through this hardship that I am facing, even though right now it feels like my whole world has come crashing down. A quote in this talk gave me some comfort...


“My son (daughter), peace be unto thy soul; thine adversity and thine afflictions shall be but a small moment; And then, if thou endure it well, God shall exalt thee on high.”

I won't go into details of what happened, but I will say that this is one of the most difficult things I have had to face. I am on an emotional roller coaster..some days are good some days are bad. But I am comforted in knowing that I have a wonderful family and husband that cares about me and that they are there for me day and night. I have a good friend who has also been there for me, and I can't even tell her how much her friendship means to me. Life is challenging and stressful and even disappointing at times. But we must not give up we must press onward and make the best of what we have. We are often reminded that when we are struggling and when it's most difficult for us..is when we should be serving others.

President Thomas S Monson said.
“Find someone who is having a hard time, … and do something for them.”

We don't always know when other people are struggling and most likely we never will, but if we remember to be a friend..always, then we won't have regrets as to if we weren't there for someone when they might have needed us the most. This is a reminder to myself that I need to do better, and like I said most often we have to go through trials to remind us of these things. But there is a reason for all things and the Lord wants us to grow and to learn from these trials, and I hope that, that is exactly what I can do.

President Hinckley Stand A Little Taller:

Reach Beyond yourself (November 10)

And also, ye yourselves will succor those that stand in need of your succor; ye will administer of your substance unto him that standeth in need; and ye will not suffer that the beggar putteth up his petition to you in vain, and turn him out to perish. --Mosiah 4:16

7 comments:

Shawnee said...

Our prayers are with you for whatever you're going through.

The Parks Fam said...

ohhhh Megan, I am so sorry your going through a tough time right now, sometimes it just doesn't seem fair does it? I hope things start to get easier for you and whatever the hardship is just remember to stay close to the lord and he will get you through. I am always a listening ear if you need it! I will DEFINITELY be praying for you. Just hold tight that little boy of yours and he will make the days seem a little brighter. Good luck with everything!

Chris and Tara said...

I'm sorry you're struggling. I hope tomorrow is brighter for you.

Anonymous said...

I always knew you had an amazing testimony. Thanks for being brave enough to share it. We love you guys!

Gina said...

Love this post. I'm sure you've lifted everyone who has read this, hopefully including yourself. Let me know if you need anything else...even just a girls night out, I'm always game for those. :) Heavenly Father knows EXACTLY what he's doing with you...he loves ya. So do we. Hang in there.

Lindsay said...

Megan-you are so strong and you have such a good heart. Thank you for your example. Please know that you are in my heart and will always be a good friend of mine that I would love to be able to help. I'm sad we don't see each other as often anymore but I still consider you my good friend. Please let me know if I can be of any help. My heart hurts for you!

Jennie said...

Megan, thanks for sharing your testimony :)