The Gardener

Sometimes we may wonder how a loving Heavenly Father could let so many things happen in our lives that tear us down. How could He let me hurt so much? How could I be denied such righteous desires?

As a missionary, this is a question I have heard time and time again. I think the secret to understanding why is faith. We must have the faith that God knows what we need better than we do. He knows what we can handle and has a plan for us.

This is something I have truly gained a testimony of over the years. Every hardship I have endured has somehow been able to bless my life and sometimes the lives of those around me. Because of certain trials and hardships, I have been blessed with empathy and understanding towards others.

This Mormon Message has brought so much strength and comfort to me over the last year. I pray that you may find the same peace.

"... And above all, if the very jaws of hell shall gape open the mouth wide after thee, know thou, my son, that all these things shall give thee experience, and shall be for thy good.
The Son of Man hath descended below them all. Art thou greater than he?"
Doctrine and Covenants 122:7-8

Welcome!!!

So, a little about me:

• I'm 20 years old.
• I'm from Escondido, CA
• I'm currently a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Not only will this blog chronicle my adventures in the wonderful state of Montana, I hope that it will also be a place of inspiring and uplifting thoughts and messages.

Often, life gets hard. Things are discouraging. Responsibilities are overwhelming.

When this happens, remember one thing: You are never in this alone.

God did not put you here to fail. He wants you to succeed. He is one of your biggest supporters. He has given everything for you.

So, when you are overwhelmed, turn to Him. He will give to you the strength you need to accomplish all that He asks of you. Nephi, a prophet in the Book of Mormon knew this and testified that, "the Lord giveth no commandments unto the children of men, save he shall prepare a way for them that they may accomplish the thing which he commandeth them" (1 Nephi 3:7).

I know that we can do all we need when we put our strength in the Lord.

Don't forget to pray.