Truth: Life is hard. As humans, it is in our nature to both endure to the end and want to give up. It is a reoccurring thing for me to sit down and cry over nothing. And that's just it. I cry over the things I don't know; the things I am ignorant to. I cry over the things I can't control. I often feel lost in a maze and being the very impatient person I am, that often doesn't go over too well. I want to live with my heavenly father again, and I miss him more than anything. But I was sent here for a reason, and joy can still be found in the darkest of times. Today in sacrament meeting, I took a chance to notice all of the Christ-like qualities of people in my ward. For each person I knew, I thought to myself: I see Christ in them because . It was a lovely opportunity to see light, as opposed to darkness. I am a firm believer that the sacrament can do wonders for us if we choose to use it as a time of worship and healing. I invite you all to look around you and notice the Christ-like qualities of your peers- it is a beautiful opportunity. We can see Christ in many different things. I will make my own list of things I see, and I invite you to make your own.
I see Christ in...
- The homeless, who are sure to show gratitude for acts of service
- My father, who seeks to bring others joy
- My mom, who wants her children to feel loved in her home
- Newborn babies, because they have a heavenly innocence that is sent from heaven
- My friends who wouldn't let me go down the wrong path if I tried
- People who say "hello"
- My coaches, who push me to my full potential
We can choose to see Christ in anything good. I know that my savior loves me and wants more than anything to see me succeed and grow. I hope to remain worthy, because I owe all of my service to him. I hope to stand a witness of God not only now, but when Christ comes to the earth again. I love this gospel, and I know without a doubt that it brings true joy.
