I don't have a story...

There is one reason, and one reason only, that I rarely post on this anymore. And that reason is this: I have nothing even remotely exciting to share with y'all.

It's true! My life consists of working and binge watching Grey's Anatomy with my roommates.

For the love of all that is holy, PLEASE do not start that show. It is complete GARBAGE. (but I can't stop...)

ANYWAYS... that's not why I'm here talking to you today.

This past Sunday in fast and testimony meeting, this lady got up and said something that really struck me. "I don't have a story. I don't have a special experience to share with you, but I DO have a testimony."

BLESS THAT WOMAN.

How important it was for me, and I'm sure others, to hear those words.

I mean, how great is that! How often do we feel like we don't have anything to share with others because our life isn't exciting enough? Ladies and gentlemen, that is a BIG OL' LIE.

Satan, stop.

"God made you who you are for a reason. So there's no reason why you should... be someone you're not. Someone is gonna need YOU, and who you are."-- Garrett Despain (SERIOUSLY one of my favorite quotes ever. taken from this video)

I started this blog to share my faith with the world, and recently I have been doing an incredibly sucky job at doing so. Because I don't have a story, I don't have a super impactful spiritual experience to share. I don't have anything out of the ordinary to show and prove God's love for me. BUT what I do have is a testimony.

GUYS!!!

(cutest brother on his mission)

I know that God is real. i KNOW it.  I know that He is my FATHER. I mean really, how incredible is that??

I know that Jesus Christ lives. He is my Savior, He is my brother, He is my very best friend. He has done absolutely EVERYTHING that He can for me, all I have to do is my best, and He's got the rest covered.

I know that the Book of Mormon is the word of God. I know that because of Him, all things are possible. I could NOT be more stoked to be a member of this church. It brings happiness. Genuine, lasting happiness. Isn't that we're all striving for?

I know that God has a plan for me, and a plan for you. A plan for each of us. I'm not quite sure what that plan is, but I know He has one, because every time something doesn't go the way I planned... it turns out way better than I expected!

When so much in my life is unsure, the gospel is the one thing I can depend on. I owe each breath I breathe. I love my Father in Heaven and my Savior SO very much. I am incredibly grateful for all that they have blessed me with. I am so grateful for the knowledge that I have. I am so grateful for all the outstanding people that have been placed in my life to help me grow into the person that He knows that I can be.

God loves you. YOU are HIS child. You are His. He will never let you down. He will never leave you alone. He wants the BEST for you. He sees, He knows, the potential that you have! Jesus Christ atoned for YOU. His hands are always, ALWAYS, ALWAYS outstretched!! Lean on Him. Give your troubles to Him. Let Him help you, let Him lift you. There is NO ONE who understands you more perfectly than He does. He loves you, promise.

Prayers get answered, always. Not always in the way that we want, or in the time that we want, sometimes it feels as if there is no answer it all. But they always get answered. Believe me, He knows better than you do. Say a prayer. Talk to your Father. Build a relationship with Him. You're away from home, and He misses you. He really, truly wants to be a part of your life. Let Him in. It's a decision you WON'T regret.

I LOVE this gospel. I LOVE my Savior. I LOVE my Father in Heaven.

I say these things in the name of Jesus Christ, amen.






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Love you MILLIONS.
xoxo, Sas