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Recording Personal Experiences with the Gospel of Jesus Christ

08.01.2019 by season // Leave a Comment

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Something that has become really important to me is intentionally having experiences with the gospel of Jesus Christ, and recording those experiences -both for our future selves, and also for our posterity.

An idea that came to me a couple years ago was to be intentional about recording and compiling my kids’ spiritual experiences.

I feel strongly that record keeping is a valuable tool, especially when it comes to building and maintaining a testimony of the gospel of Jesus Christ. One of the biggest tools, if not the biggest, that Satan will use against us is to try to get us to forget Jesus Christ, to forget our testimonies, to forget the experiences that we have had with the gospel. If he can get us to forget, he gains great power and ability to lead us away.

I have been recording these experiences for my children (and as they get older I encourage them to write them down themselves) because I want them to have a record. Like Nephi, in The Book of Mormon, I want my children to be able to look back over their lives and see how the tender mercies of the Lord were over them, because of their faith, to make them mighty even unto the power of deliverance.

Relationships are built by having experiences together. I want my children to not only build a strong relationship with God, but also to remember those experiences that have built that relationship. 


SHELLY LOPEZ

IG: @goodmorningshelly


Categories // Child, Journal, Personal History, Teen Tags // faith, kids, personal experiences, recording, spiritual experiences, testimonies, The Book of Mormon, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints

Their Faith is our Inheritance

07.23.2019 by season // Leave a Comment

Pioneer Day, 1 year ago, I found myself holding back the tears. Drained & with no option for employees in sight, I sat at work, wishing with all my heart that I could be with my family, just for that day. We had family visiting from out of town & I knew that I was confined to my store for another 11 hours. With no ability to hold back the tears, I hid in my back room, sobbing & praying that no one would come in, I didn’t want to be seen.

While praying & trying to control my emotions, the words entered my mind, “What brings you joy?” I was surprised… What does brings me joy? I thought of 2 things, Hand-lettering & Family History. It was a moment of clarity, I am my own boss, I don’t have to “work” today, I can take a break!

I decided to hop on to lds.org to find the perfect Pioneer Day quote to hand-letter. I found the quote above in a beautiful talk given by Gordon B. Hinkley, “The Faith to Move Mountains”. Then, I researched one of my Pioneer ancestors as a part of my #131names project (I’ll explain in stories today).

I want to share this story today, because it was a day that has CHANGED me. I was able to take a rotten day & completely turn it around… I went on to fall in love with an ancestor, I went on to ENJOY my day, I went on to feel strengthened & uplifted. But MORE than just that day, I learned a powerful lesson. I learned that family history is a tool for SELF-CARE!

It’s deeper & longer lasting than getting my nails done or indulging in a Netflix binge. I am learning that when I can set aside my worries for a moment & focus on my family history, I can feel renewed & re-energized! When I read my ancestors stories, I feel real strength & more often than not, the story turns out to be the story that I needed to read. When I spend time researching, I feel good, knowing that I am serving my loved ones! When I look at family photos with my children, I am reminded of all the blessings in my life. Family History is FILLED with love & goodness, it’s hard not to have a better day when you remember to step back & use it as a tool for self-care.

I truly believe that “their faith is our inheritance” IF we seek it.


CAROLYNN REYNOLDS

branchesart.com
IG: @branches.art


Categories // Connections, Stories, Thoughts Tags // faith, Family History, inheritance, self care

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