Okay Ladies,
I have finally started on my personal progress. I am working on Faith. I decided to start with this one because lately, my faith has not been as strong as it should be. I have been having a really difficult time with church and knowing if it's really true or not.
And then, Lara got up and bore her testimony about Personal Progress and how much it has helped her in her life. I knew immediately that this is what I needed. I just read a talk by Mary N. Cook called Never Never Never Give Up. I don't think she exactly meant it to be about faith, but I couldn't help but think that it is talking about having faith, not only in the Lord, but also in ourselves.
Since I joined this wonderful group, I have read through all of the posts since it was started. Everything that has been said so far, is exactly what I needed to hear. Although I felt that my faith was failing, I feel that the faith and testimonies of all of you have brought me back to where I need to be in my life. It has been such a blessing to meet all of you and get to know you through the things you share. I came to a point where I wasn't sure if this was real, but now I know that it is. After all, how could so many people believe the same things and have testimonies of the same things if it weren't?
I want to thank all of you for bringing me back, and keeping me far away from that slippery slope. I haven't met any of you in person yet, but I feel like I already know you. It is amazing what the Lord will do when he knows one of his children is in danger of falling. Thank you ladies! I can't wait to meet all of you in person! :)
Cerani
I have finally started on my personal progress. I am working on Faith. I decided to start with this one because lately, my faith has not been as strong as it should be. I have been having a really difficult time with church and knowing if it's really true or not.
And then, Lara got up and bore her testimony about Personal Progress and how much it has helped her in her life. I knew immediately that this is what I needed. I just read a talk by Mary N. Cook called Never Never Never Give Up. I don't think she exactly meant it to be about faith, but I couldn't help but think that it is talking about having faith, not only in the Lord, but also in ourselves.
Since I joined this wonderful group, I have read through all of the posts since it was started. Everything that has been said so far, is exactly what I needed to hear. Although I felt that my faith was failing, I feel that the faith and testimonies of all of you have brought me back to where I need to be in my life. It has been such a blessing to meet all of you and get to know you through the things you share. I came to a point where I wasn't sure if this was real, but now I know that it is. After all, how could so many people believe the same things and have testimonies of the same things if it weren't?
I want to thank all of you for bringing me back, and keeping me far away from that slippery slope. I haven't met any of you in person yet, but I feel like I already know you. It is amazing what the Lord will do when he knows one of his children is in danger of falling. Thank you ladies! I can't wait to meet all of you in person! :)
Cerani
Oh Cerani! What a tender mercy you are. This post touched me very deeply. Thank you for opening up with us and honestly expressing where you are coming from. It sounds like you have had a little journey you've been on for a while, and Heavenly Father lead you to us to love you and sustain you and grow with you! We are totally here for you, pet. Maybe you are the reason Elise thought of starting this project in the first place. Heavenly Father loves you so much and knows you so personally and individually. We are so blessed to have you join us. Can't wait to meet you in person!
ReplyDeleteThanks Jess! You are so sweet! I will see all of you on Saturday! :) Can't wait!!
ReplyDeleteI am about to cry with happiness right now! i love that you are coming to the shower Cerani!! It will be so great to get to know you!!! thank you for sharing this post- I love it so much!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to meet you and please know that we are here for you- It's great what a friendship based on the gospel will do for us all! love you already!
Cerani! I can't even begin to explain how excited I am that you're joining us. That day I bore my testimony something inside me kept saying I HAD to get up and talk about Personal Progress. And now I know why!!
ReplyDeleteI got chills all over and felt the Spirit so strong as I was reading your post. Already you are uplifting and strengthening OUR testimonies. Thank you!! We are ALL in this together! Can't wait for tomorrow! I'll text to later to figure out details!