The last few weeks have been good for me. I feel like I have learned a lot and grown from my last bout of acting out. I pains me to know that I messed up and that I have to return to the Bishop to talk about more, but I have learned so much. I understand again how much I want to change.
I know that the atonement is the reason that I am so happy today. It is actively working in my life to heal the pain that I feel from my actions. It is giving me strength to find new ways to satisfy my needs besides acting out. I would be lost without the atonement.
One more thing that I learned was that I have to take every day one step at a time. I have to battle to do everything I can to to the daily musts: scriptures, prayers, and journaling. They keep me grounded and safe. There is a scripture in Jacob that says that the Nephites did fortify themselves with their arms and the Lord their God and did become as yet conquerors of their enemies the Lamenites. Like the Nephites, I have to do all I can to fortify myself with scriptures, prayer, and priesthood blessings and to leave the rest up to the Lord. He will help to satisfy all those needs in order to help us conqueror our enemies if we do our part.
I have to do my part to conquer the enemy of my soul. It brings me peace to know that the Lord will take care of the rest if I will just do all I can to conquer my enemies.
I am grateful for all my experiences in life and for how much they help me to learn and grow. They give me opportunities to meet new people, serve others, and share the blessings of the atonement with others.
(I just have to give a good shout out to my good friend up in Utah. Bud you help me so much. I want you to know that....thanks!)
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