Today I taught the lesson in Relief Society & the phrase "the teacher always learns more" was not a disappointment today. The lesson was on the Second Coming & I had such a hard time with this one. Upon first looking at my lesson I thought,"Oh, the Second Coming - that should be easy." UH, NO!! It was really hard for me & I can't really even say why. But, a comment was made that really struck me. I knew had to write about it so I can always remember this thought...
At the end of the lesson the Millenium was discussed. 1,000 years of peace. How wonderful would that be? Satan will be bound! I always thought that sounded just wonderful. Though it still does - something was said that struck me. I never thought about the fact that not all trials are Satan's doing. Many of them are self-inflicted. Makes sense right? So, maybe the Millenium will not be "Club Med". I always knew that the Millenium would not be a big party, but this really hit home to me since I would venture to guess that a lot of my problems & issues are self-inflicted. But, this wasn't the thought that really struck me.
It was also in the lesson that the earth will turn to glass & be as a giant Urim & Thummum. That people will be able to fully see themselves as others see them. Upon reading that I instantly got worried - being reminded that my thoughts will be an open book for everyone. But, a comment was made about a flip-side to this thought. A sister talked about how she was excited for this time so that certain family members & friends would finally have the chance to see themselves the way that others see them. In the sense, that they are such wonderful people that don't think much of themselves - people that will definitely benefit from realizing what beautiful people they are! This was awe-inspiring to me.
There are so many people in my life that I felt this definitely would apply to. I have family members that don't truly know how great they are, how much I & others look up to them. It breaks my heart to think that these people live their lives not knowing how truly loved they are. Especially since I myself get in those moods & I know how dangerous those thoughts can be. We are all loved by so many & are so blessed. We are all loved by our Heavenly Father. Even though it is hard to do - we must always remember to have the faith we need to continue through life.
To all who read this know that I LOVE YOU! Because most that read this are my friends & family. I will always be here if you need me.
8 comments:
I feel like your thoughts you posted were meant just for me. For the trials we create for ourselves and the thoughts that we put in our minds. Thanks so much for your words.
Great post Mel. I loved our lesson today as well. It kinda scares me though... Guess that means I have some things to work on. And you are totally right... I think alot of my problems are self inflicted. I do it to myself and that makes me mad I cant blame satan. lol I need to think more positive about myself and remember I am a daughter of God and I was created after his own likeness. Thanks Mel!! I LOVE YOU TOO!!
yes...Finally you will realize what an amazing mother you really are. I hear you about thoughts towards others being made known...finally honesty will be just a normal thing. something else I realized as I read your post was..that (I) need to work on seeing everyone the same so when it comes time for that....I won't be offending others by what I might thing (out loud). Great lesson..thanks!
hopefully someday i will get to go to RS!
i want to cry when i see others around me {mostly girls/women} who think they are of little or no worth. but then, i know i feel that way a lot, too.
thanks for sharing this lesson :)
You are a "fantastic" mom, wife, and daughter.....
I love you very much. You are a great example of strength. If we could only see each other as the Savior sees each of us.
Love, Dad
great post! There is this book called PROPHECY AND MODERN TIMES by Cleon Skousen. He details all the events of the 2nd coming in a really easy to understand format. Its only 150 pages and I tell people to read it when ever I get the chance.
Hey what happened to our "running"? Haha.
I loved your thoughts Mel! You are such a great person. I would love to see you and EmmLee sometime. Maybe I'll drop by the dance studio sometime. Love ya! Happy Birthday to your hubby too!
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