Be of Good Cheer

"None of us makes it through this life without problems and challenges—and sometimes tragedies and misfortunes. After all, in large part we are here to learn and grow from such events in our lives. We know that there are times when we will suffer, when we will grieve, and when we will be saddened. However, we are told, “Adam fell that men might be; and men are, that they might have joy.".....I testify to you that our promised blessings are beyond measure. Though the storm clouds may gather, though the rains may pour down upon us, our knowledge of the gospel and our love of our Heavenly Father and of our Savior will comfort and sustain us and bring joy to our hearts as we walk uprightly and keep the commandments. There will be nothing in this world that can defeat us......My beloved brothers and sisters, fear not. Be of good cheer. The future is as bright as your faith." President Thomas S. Monson

I cannot think of a better way to put things. When you are not at your best you are blind to what is important and why things are the way they are. Sometimes we get in situations that suck like non other and we just want to get away from it. But how blessed we are that we can't just get away from it. That God loves us so much that he will let us learn and grow. That he will let us call on Him for help. All it takes is for us to reach out to him. He will always answer when we put our trust in Him.

How grateful I am to have a living prophet alive today that can give guidance and comfort. It is almost time for another general conference. I can't even explain how excited I am. I could listen to these wonderful people speak everyday of my life.