Light The World Day 5

Jesus healed the sick and so can you.  Jesus Christ had unique empathy for the suffering of others. While many in His day overlooked the sick, Jesus sought them out. Today, we can provide comfort and love to those struggling with physical ailments—just as He did.

I love the scriptures that go along with this,

2 And, behold, there came a leper and worshipped him, saying, Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean.
3 And Jesus put forth his hand, and touched him, saying, I will; be thou clean. And immediately his leprosy was cleansed.”

Matthew 8:2–3

I so wish I could be touched by Him and He would cleanse me of my cancer.  

However, today I administered to 34 patients.  They were mostly colds, nothing big or emergent.  I tried to smile a little more. I thought today of how I, have the ability to heal people.  It is different than the Savior healed, but nonetheless, it is using my hands and talents the Lord blessed me with to touch those in need.

Light The World Day 4

Jesus worshipped His father and so can you.  Though Jesus was praised as a master teacher and miracle worker, everything He did was to glorify His Father in Heaven. Like Jesus, we can worship God to find strength and guidance for everyday challenges.

Today I was able to share my testimony in church.  One of the things I talked about was how Heavenly Father hears and answers our prayers.  Last Saturday when I was so sick I was laying in bed with my eyes closed.  As I did this I could see families from my ward kneeling with their families and kneeling by there beds praying for them.  I shared this experience with them and how their prayers made my burdens feel lighter. 

I'm grateful that my worship of God gives me strength and guidance in my everyday challenges. 

Light The World Day 3

Day 3 Jesus helped others see the light and so can you.  As the Light of the World, Jesus Christ was born so that no one would have to live in darkness. He miraculously healed the blind, but that’s far from the only way Jesus Christ can open our eyes. Today, there are many ways we can help others—and ourselves—to see the things that matter most.

This evening I attended the Phoenix Symphony Christmas Program.  It was amazing!  The most incredible song that was sung was Mary Did You Know?  I'll admit this hasn't always been my favorite song, but I saw it differently tonight.  The man who sang it, sings on Broadway.  His voice was powerful and he sang with so much feeling.  I was touched especially when he sung, about Jesus giving sight to a blind man.  The spirit in that room when he finished singing was almost tangible.  Tonight as this song was sung, I saw the Savior in a new light.

I was also able to invited a recently widowed sister from my ward to accompany and mom.  It was so sweet to watch her excitement through her eyes. 

Mary did you know that your baby boy will one day walk on water?
Mary did you know that your baby boy will save our sons and daughters?
Did you know that your baby boy has come to make you new?
This child that you've delivered, will soon deliver you
Mary did you know that your baby boy will give sight to a blind man?
Mary did you know that your baby boy will calm a storm with his hand?
Did you know that your baby boy has walked where angels trod?
And when you kiss your little baby, you have kissed the face of God
Mary did you know, Mary did you know, Mary did you know
The blind will see, the deaf will hear and the dead will live again
The lame will leap, the dumb will speak, the praises of the lamb
Mary did you know that your baby boy is Lord of all creation?
Mary did you know that your baby boy will one day rule the nations?
Did you know that your baby boy is heaven's perfect Lamb?
This sleeping child you're holding is the great I am
Mary did you know, Mary did you know, Mary did you know

Light The World Day 2

Day 2 Jesus honored his parents and so can you.  Jesus Christ is the King of kings, but as a child He loved and respected His earthly parents, Mary and Joseph. As we find ways to honor our parents, we can learn from our parents, just as Jesus did.

Today my mom flew into town.  I know that she likes a clean car (and so do I), so before I went to the airport I went to the car wash even though it made me late to pick her up (it needed a good cleaning).  I'm grateful for the relationship I have with my parents.  For the love they have for me, but most important for the way they've taught me the gospel and to serve others.  They've taken amazing care of me over the past 3 1/2 years.  I can't imagine how I would have done this if it hadn't have been for the care of my parents.

Today I took my mom to dinner and to a high school Christmas dance program.  We had a great evening together. 

Light The World 1

LDS.ORG has come out with a beautiful theme to help the world focus more on the Savior during the month of December.  I love this.  Even though I don't have a little family that I'm teaching the gospel to, I can be a little light in this big world.

Will you join me by doing small acts of kindness each day?  Here is the Advent Calendar to follow along.

Day 1:  "Jesus lifted others' burdens and so can you.  No shoulders have ever borne as much as those of Jesus Christ. By descending below all things, Jesus put Himself in a position to lift our burdens. When we lend our strength to those who are weighed down by life’s challenges, even the heaviest load can be made lighter."

I felt today that I didn't really make the effort to get out and serve anyone.  But as I look back at my day, even though I was home most of the day I realized that I did serve a few people.

This morning a friend, who has 2 small children and has a husband in Law School posted on our RS FB page that she needed help with a dead battery, but as I was calling her she was already receiving help.  I kind of felt like I missed the boat.  But she called me back and we had a lovely 45 minute phone conversation.  I think that we both served each other by talking with each other.  I'm sure she at times feels consumed by her small children and her husband isn't home much.  She told me at the end of our conversation that I was an inspiration to her.  I hope that I was an answer to her prayers today.

My cousin has been doing her senior project raising funds for Colleens Dream.  To finish her projects she had to interview me.  Tonight she poised questions to me and I answered them.  Many of them got me thinking a lot.  It made me happy that I was able to help her

Service makes one happy, whether it's a big or small act.  Find someone who needs your service.  You will be happy you did.  I'm grateful for the Savior who lifts my burdens.