Crossroads.

Is now a time to get moving?

Is now a time when you should be immovable?

I have been struggling to find the right answer to these questions lately. How can anyone truly know that they are where they are supposed to be or that they need to make a change?

Since I have a hard time deciphering if my decisions are influenced by God or just by my own selfish desires, I find myself at a crossroads all too often. But today I realized that maybe that's exactly what I should do.

When I come to a crossroads and I no longer know where to go, I choose to listen carefully for that still small voice that will guide me.

See, there are things that can "block" our understanding and make us unable to see what our next move should be.

First, consider your sin. Sin is a barrier to our progression; we cannot press forward until we repent and choose to follow the Savior. Second, take a look at your doubt. Doubt (and fear) come from the adversary. The Lord does not need to coerce us to do things; He does not need to scare us into following Him. His love for us is what motivates us to Him. Satan will guilt us into things, scare us into things, and manipulate us to choose the wrong path. Do not let sin or doubt get in the way of your righteous desires that come in the timing of the Lord.

Know that in order to progress and learn, we must be willing to stretch. We will be put to our limits, tested and tried, but we can come out knowing that our experiences have led us to right where the Lord would have us be.

You can do hard things. Trust the Lord and know that He will guide you, even when you are feeling lost.

He is omniscient; He knows everything.
He is omnipotent; He has all power.
He is omnipresent; He is always there, even when we cannot see or feel Him.

He will help you to succeed, and do all that is required of you. When you come to a crossroads, do not fear. Be confident and follow the promptings of the Lord.

Happy Day.

Today is the best day.

My husband (and pretty much all of my friends) informed me that Friends will be on Netflix in JANUARY. That's right, the greatest show in the entire universe will be online for streaming. Every hilarious, wonderful episode.

Why must January be so far away?!

Anyway, big thank you to my hubby for telling me the best news I've had all week. And a double big thank you to my sister and brother-in-law for letting me use their Netflix account for free. You da best, Bri!

And to commemorate this historic moment, look here.

Oh, and also here.

And one more for good measure, here.

Can you tell I'm excited?

Happy, glorious, amazing, Friends-is-coming-to-Netflix Wednesday.

PS: My mother-in-law and brother-in-law will also be here tomorrow. It's an exciting week!

Choose Happiness.

Okay friends, sorry for my little unannounced hiatus there. But I am back.

Let me just say that even when you think you can't, you can choose to be happy. It is entirely possible. Today, I have chosen happiness.

Sometimes I am absolutely terrified at the thought that I will admit my own weaknesses and shortcomings on here, but I think it is necessary for today. So here's a bit of my regular old, normal life.

I have been struggling lately to see how this part of my life "fits" with where I want to be. I feel like I am just sitting around waiting for life to hit me, but it isn't coming. I feel like I missed the train that was headed for my future. After lots of crying, lots of pity parties, and lots of frustration, I realized I was feeling really sorry for myself, but today that is changing. There is no reason to waste your life away wishing for the next thing. Enjoy where you are, even if it's not where you really want to be.

If you are determined, your life can be what you want it to be. But do not forget to enjoy the journey.

Today and everyday, I am choosing to enjoy my journey. I will take it one step at a time. I will be happy with who I am, where I am, and I will look forward to where I am going.

Choose happiness.

Happy Tuesday!

General Conference.

As I sit here, I am grateful.

The Lord continues to speak to us through His prophet. He loves us and wants us to come unto Him.

For more information, visit mormon.org or lds.org

Random.

Got a good grade on my Human Development test.

Two papers to write.

Soccer game tonight.

Laundry to do.

Textbooks to read.

Husband to snuggle.

Well, I think my night is pretty well booked up.

Until next time.