Trials

Trials are things that we can't necessarily control the trial itself, but we can control our perspective and our way to cope with it. At my age, we are finding ourselves and discovering who we truly are; it can be hard to know how to respond or act on our trials. It can be especially hard when you feel alone or feel hopeless. I know first hand how that feels. But in my opinion when we go through trials we dig ourselves into a hole only to dig deeper, and deeper. Why don't we look for the light and happiness that will shine through in the end? I think it's because when we are at our lowest point we are vulnerable. The adversary will eat at us and try to break us down further and further. He is supplying you with the shovel to dig the hole. But it is your choice to take the shovel and dig or to walk away towards the light of Christ. He knows what you're going through, because he went through it before you ever did. He felt exactly what you are feeling. You are not alone. Christ wants to help you, he wants to lift you up and help you along the path; but he can't if you are pushing him away.

We all have our own personal trials. Nephi had many trials he was faced with; but he was always faithful to The Lord. In 1 Nephi 16-18, Nephi was faced with many hard trials including: having to stand alone, abuse, mockery, and many more. Those are trials that not only Nephi faced, but trials that all of us face today. But how did he push through these trials? He had a lot of faith. And with all of this faith he was able to use something called the Liahona. The Liahona was a sense of direction and hope. But without faith, the Liahona did not work. We have "Liahona"s in our life today: bishops, prophets, seminary, patriarchal blessings, family, friends, etc. But without faith, these "Liahona"s can only do so much. We need to have faith and hope. Faith in Jesus Christ and our Heavenly Father, that they both will help us through and have a plan for us; and faith in ourselves. We are strong, and we are not alone.

Scripture of the Day:
D&C 88:7
7 Which truth shineth. This is the ^alight of Christ. As also he is in the sun, and the light of the sun, and the power thereof by which it was ^bmade.

Introduction

Well hey there,
This is a blog about the struggles and temptations that many LDS teens and non LDS teens face today. But also the light and truth that helps us make it through the rough patches of the world today. You might ask, "Why would you create a blog and share with the world your problems?" And my answer to that is: I have come to realize in my life that when we are facing a trial or have faced a trial, if we can relate to another, we have a sense of hope for ourselves. As a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, I know that Jesus Christ has gone through everything I have and will go through. But at my age, sometimes in our minds we believe that it is not enough. Even though we have a Heavenly Father and Brother who love us more than we can comprehend, we still feel alone. But my hope for this blog is that you will be able to understand that you don't just have Christ to carry you through the hard times, but someone to walk beside Christ and hold your hand. You are not alone. You may be facing a completely different challenge than I am, or a very similar one, but either way you are not alone.

I guess I should tell you a little about myself (while still remaining anonymous). I am a daughter of God. I am a Mormon; I know it, I live it, and I love it. I have grown up in the church my whole life. I am lucky enough to have two parents who are happily married and love me very much. I live in a small town and I'm 16 years old.

I will try to post at least once a week. I promise that you won't regret following my blog and reading my posts. And if you do regret reading my posts or following my blog, I am terribly sorry I broke my promise.

Scripture of the Day (and my personal favorite):
Matthew 5:43-48

43.Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt ^alove thy^bneighbour, and hate thine enemy.

44. But I say unto you, ^aLove your ^benemies, ^cbless them that^dcurse you, do ^egood to them that ^fhate you, and ^gpray for them which despitefully use you, and ^hpersecute you;

45. That ye ^amay be the ^bchildren of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth ^crain on the just and on the unjust.

46. For if ye ^alove them which love you, what reward have ye? do not even the publicans the same?

47. And if ye salute your brethren only, what do ye more than others? do not even the publicans so?

48. ^aBe ye therefore ^bperfect, even as your ^cFather which is in heaven is ^dperfect.