"Weak things become strong"

Lately life has been an emotional roller coaster. I have been changing so much. As I get older, more and more of my rough edges are broken off. I feel like I am being placed in testing areas. Situations that test my weaknesses and eventually turn them to strengths. I have not particularly enjoyed any of the hardships I have gone through, but I would never take back the lessons I learned during those times.

In the last year I have felt....

alone

frightened

abandoned

betrayed

baffled

regretful

angry

disappointed

But as I have learned to rely on the Lord through my trials, I have learned to turn my weaknesses to strengths. I have turned to the Lord and He has helped me to feel...

love

comfort

acceptance

trust

understanding

peace

calm

joy

One scripture that has helped me surface from my trials as a stronger person is found in the Book of Mormon in the Book of Ether. Chapter 12 verse 27.

"And if men come unto me I will show unto them their weakness. I give unto men weakness that they may be humble; and my grace is sufficient for all men that humble themselves before me; for if they humble themselves before me, and have faith in me, then will I make weak things become strong unto them."

I love that scripture so much. It reminds me of the provider of my strength, the one source I can always turn to in times of hardship, the only one who will always reach out His hand to lift me up when no other help is in sight.

This poem has also helped me to imagine my Savior beside me through the darkest hours of me life.

Whenever I hear the sound of His voice,

Or look to His outstretched hands.

Whenever I feel His arms around me,

Or the warmth of His smile on my face.

Whenever I'm touched by the Spirit He sends,

Or walk with Him day by day.

I'm glad that I have such a wonderful friend.

My Savior, my brother, my King.

I love my Savior and I am so grateful for the constant companion he has been to me through my entire life