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Blessing of Samantha/Rise Above Daily Difficulties


Samantha is a good little helper.  She is so good at getting people to follow her.  Through out her life, especially at her baptism, I have been told my others and the Lord that she will be a leader some day.  I can see this in her already.  The younger children love to follow her directions, she makes it fun and enjoyable.  Everything becomes a game.  We were at a basketball game for Elizabeth and the little ones got tired of sitting in the stands.  Samantha and I took turn walking with them in the hallway for a while.  Finally the game was over and I asked Samantha to stay with them while I grabbed Daddy and Elizabeth.  When I came back she had organized them into a game of Simon Says.  They were all sitting against the wall in the hall waiting on her every word.  She is truly amazing.

Chapter 6: Jesus Christ, Our Savior and Redeemer


Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Ezra Taft Benson, (2014), 89–101
"Faith in Jesus Christ consists of complete reliance on Him. As God, He has infinite power, intelligence, and love. There is no human problem beyond His capacity to solve. Because He descended below all things (see D&C 122:8 ), He knows how to help us rise above our daily difficulties."
    This message gives me hope. He can help me overcome this depression. I may not have trials from major sins but I do have trials that require me to rely on my Savior. I love that "He knows how to help us rise above our daily difficulties." That is what I must search for at this time. Not to change my depression forever but to rise above the difficulties of today and succeed. I know I will because of Him.
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