Blessings, and Answers to Prayers

I am grateful for the Gospel of Jesus Christ in my life.  Life can be rough, I think all of us know that.  But I am so grateful for the knowledge that my Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ love me, and that they know what is going on in my life! I know they do, and I know that Heavenly Father answers my prayers.  I have seen so much of this in my life, especially lately! I know that He will answer our prayers, even if it's not immediately, like we want, but He does, and the answers usually end up being so much better than what we asked for in the first place!
I also know that He knows me personally, and can help with anything in my life.  I have felt the peace of the Spirit so much, and am grateful for that.  I love the line in the Hymn "Praise to the Lord, the Almighty" that says: "Ponder anew, what the Almighty can do".  I have thought about that so much, and have realized how much Heavenly Father can do for me, and how much He does do.  I know that with Him, and the Atonement that Jesus Christ went through for me, I can do anything!!! He really does fill in the gaps in life.  If I do my best, and try to live His commandments, He will make up the rest!

So so grateful to see Heavenly Father's hand in my life! And I am grateful to know He has a plan for me, and He wants me to be happy!

http://mormon.org/plan-of-happiness

Praise to the Lord, the Almighty
1. Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creation!

O my soul, praise him, for he is thy health and salvation!
Join the great throng,
Psaltery, organ and song,
Sounding in glad adoration!

2. Praise to the Lord! Over all things he gloriously reigneth.
Borne as on eagle wings, safely his Saints he sustaineth.
Hast thou not seen
How all thou needest hath been
Granted in what he ordaineth?

3. Praise to the Lord, who doth prosper thy way and defend thee.
Surely his goodness and mercy shall ever attend thee.
Ponder anew, What the Almighty can do,
Who with his love doth befriend thee.

4. Praise to the Lord! Oh, let all that is in me adore him!
All that hath breath, join with Abraham’s seed to adore him!
Let the “amen” Sum all our praises again,
Now as we worship before him.

Holidays, Family, Friends

I am so grateful for holidays where we get time off from our everyday, for being able to spend time with family, and also for spending time with great friends!
I had a great 4th of July holiday, and am grateful for the day to refresh, and have fun! I am also grateful for the reason we celebrate the holiday; for our freedom, our country, and to those who fight to maintain that freedom.  What a blessing it is to live in this country, and to know that God had His hand in establishing it!

Here are some pictures of my 4th of July: (I didn't take as many as I normally do... shocking!)

Awesome breakfast at Riverton Town Days!

(And my cute Grandma, always so festive!)

I love this picture! Because of our sweet "B.A.C.A" tattoos, and also because of the angle...

 Looking down...you can tell a Very Tall person took it! haha

                                              

A little glimpse of the Riverton City fireworks, we always have a great seat!

Blessings

I am so grateful for all the blessings that I have in my life! Especially lately, life is so great, and I can definitely see Heavenly Father's hand in everything. I love to see how much Heavenly Father really does bless me, and I know that He loves me, knows me personally, what I'm all about, and what I need.

I think I have posted about this before, but I am so so grateful for the temple, and all of the covenants that we make there, and all that we can receive from that.  Every time I go, I come away with the most amazing peace I have ever felt.  I LOVE IT! I have received many answers to my prayers while I am serving in the temple, I don't know how I would ever make it without the temple in my life, and being able to go.  I know that whatever you go for, whether it be baptisms, or other ordinances, or even if you just go visit the grounds, you can feel of our Heavenly Father's spirit. 
I love this message from President Monson about Temples, you should check it out!

http://www.lds.org/study/prophets-speak-today/unto-all-the-world/turn-toward-the-temple?lang=eng

He talks about how so many people sacrifice so much to attend the temple! I love the part in there where he talks about that for those of us who have temples so close, our sacrifice is time, in going to the temple as often as we can, to do the work for those who are waiting for it.  So great. Read it!

I will leave you with a great picture of the temple, and an amazing quote from the above mentioned President Monson message.

"The world can be a challenging and difficult place in which to live.  We are often surrounded by that which would drag us down.  As you and I go to the holy houses of God, as we remember the covenants we make within, we will be more able to bear every trial and to overcome each temptation.  In this sacred sanctuary we will find peace; we will be renewed and fortified."