On An Adventure of Hope

Why not? Also, for those who have never seen the movie Fireproof , please watch it. It is magnificent and inspiring, and I was weeping. Watch it even if you aren't married, but especially if you are. That is all. Happy Tuesday! :)    Note: This post was originally published on my blog, https://lookingupinsong.blogspot.com , 30 Oct. 2012.

Sometimes I just hear a song that makes me want to write a blog post. This is one of those times. This song is not only beautiful, but inspiring. It's one of those soul-swelling pieces that says exactly what needs to be said. Have a listen. :) On another note, today was a bit funky fresh. And by "funky fresh" I mean, not-so-fun sometimes. After one of the low points of today, I was reminded once again: I have been blessed with so very much.  One of my blessings is my utterly delightful sister. She always reminds me what's important, especially when it feels like I've failed past possible deliverance. Because...I haven't. :) Like President Uchtdorf said , "Do we listen to beautiful music waiting for the final note to fade before we allow ourselves to truly enjoy it? No. We listen and connect to the variations of melody, rhythm, and harmony throughout the composition.... We shouldn’t wait to be happy until we reach some future po...

Those times in your life where you're feeling...kinda hopeless. Slightly discouraged. Quite confused. Those times are difficult. They make it hard to grasp the "why" of life. Those times, I've realized, are about faith. Because--even when I am struggling, feeling lost, and have no idea what's going on or why--there is someone who does. "I have learned that faith means trusting in advance what will only make sense in reverse." ~Philip Yancey Faith is having hope that things will work out. Having hope that the Lord knows what's happening, even when I don't.  Faith is trust in God and in His timing, even if it seems like all I do is wait. Faith is not knowing and going forward anyway. Faith is hard, but faith is so worth it. This past weekend I, along with most of the world, got to listen to General Conference . This is an incredible, marvelous opportunity to listen to living prophets as they speak to us, with messages for us...