He Knows Me!

Today I've been thinking about everything I have to accomplish in the next three days. Usually I'm not much of an emotional person, but there are a couple of things that get me, and one of those is school. My poor little heart has a hard time accepting anything other than an A, which is sort of stupid, and stressful. Each time I start to panic, I have to remember that Heavenly Father loves me, and He knows me. That is such a comfort to me! It's amazing how every little aspect of my life is directed back to that knowledge and truth.

Sometimes, when I start to think that I'm not good enough in anything, I remind myself that Heavenly Father will always be on my side. He knows me! He knows me! He knows me! I am in His Hands. No matter what life brings to me, I'll always know that I am His daughter.

My ward started this thing about confessing weaknesses. Well, there's one big one for me: Sometimes I see how wonderful people are, but I forget to see what's so wonderful about me. I'm grateful for the perfect love that Heavenly Father has for me. I know that He encourages me, and does not discourage me or make me feel bad about myself. Thinking back over my life and the hard stuff I've gone through, I'm amazed at how much I've grown, and Heavenly Father is so proud of that. He's so proud of how far I've come. He knows who I need in my life, and He knows why I am where I am. He sees my talents and accomplishments, and He is so proud of me.

My visiting teachers shared a message with me about the woman with an issue of blood who touched the garment of Jesus and was healed. She was inflicted for twelve years. That's a long time. And she kept building her faith all of those years, so that when the Savior came, she would be healed. How that woman is an inspiration and guiding influence in my life! I pray that I will develop the proactive patience that woman had-- that my faith will be just as bright as hers.

I have struggled a lot with various things, but you know, the peace of the Gospel of Jesus Christ fills the cracks of sadness and heartache. The seemingly trivial challenges of my life are not trivial to God. I have a sure knowledge that as I try each day to look to God, I'll be given the added strength to wade through my challenges no matter how big or small they are.

Although at times it's difficult for me to see my talents, I know that as I turn to the Lord, He'll show me, and He'll help me to see who I truly am. As I try new things and put myself out there, and reach out, the Lord will not withhold any blessings from me! My heart is filled with gratitude each day for the everlasting grace of God. Each day I desire more and more to be a righteous Daughter of His, a vessel for filling and an instrument for doing.

Happy Monday!