As I was sleeping last night I said a prayer in my dreams asking Father for help with our family. I felt a yearning in my heart for a family that got along and was nice to each other. When I awoke I felt that same yearning. I feel like we spend all our time waiting for the next event that we are excpected to do and in the mean time we just watch television or stay in our rooms. so when I woke I prayed about this again. I truly want our family to enjoy being together.
I opened my computer to begin my scripture study when I was drawn to an article entitled: Aiming at the Center, by Pres. Uchdorf. In this article he talks about the center of our lives should be loving the Savior and our Father in Heaven.
"If our primary focus, thoughts, and efforts are centered on increasing our love for Almighty God and extending our hearts to others, we can know that we have found the right target and are aiming at the bull’s-eye—becoming true disciples of Jesus Christ."
I felt that when I am seeking God's help with my family that I should pray and ask Him: "How can I love my children right now?" Would be a better question than: "What should I do with my kids?" I do feel that the more I can love my family the better we can love each other and the happier we will all be.
Later in the article they talk about how the Youth can apply this principle. They chalenge:
"Think of a specific person in your life whom you’ve had difficulty getting along with. Include them in your prayers and ask Heavenly Father to open your heart to them. You’ll soon start to see them how He does: as one of His children who deserves love."
I liked this idea too and will also apply it in my life and family.
Recently I took Samantha to another doctor seeking for help to understand her and to know how to help her. She still has her up and down days but I worry about some of the things she says and the way she acts. The doctor was wonderful and kind. He talked about seeing some specialists but then also suggested that we look into residential therapy. That really took me back. As I left his office and pondered on this I have thought of lots of pros and cons. One thought that stuck out in my mind more than anything was the thought that if she continues on the current path she is on she will end up in a facility at some point. Do I want that to happen now or later?
We are still exploring our options. I am amazed at the peace I feel. I feel cocooned in the arms of my Father's love and that He will help us find the right solution. I just need to keep searching and praying and the right things will happen as I follow His council and direction.
I opened my computer to begin my scripture study when I was drawn to an article entitled: Aiming at the Center, by Pres. Uchdorf. In this article he talks about the center of our lives should be loving the Savior and our Father in Heaven.
"If our primary focus, thoughts, and efforts are centered on increasing our love for Almighty God and extending our hearts to others, we can know that we have found the right target and are aiming at the bull’s-eye—becoming true disciples of Jesus Christ."
I felt that when I am seeking God's help with my family that I should pray and ask Him: "How can I love my children right now?" Would be a better question than: "What should I do with my kids?" I do feel that the more I can love my family the better we can love each other and the happier we will all be.
Later in the article they talk about how the Youth can apply this principle. They chalenge:
"Think of a specific person in your life whom you’ve had difficulty getting along with. Include them in your prayers and ask Heavenly Father to open your heart to them. You’ll soon start to see them how He does: as one of His children who deserves love."
I liked this idea too and will also apply it in my life and family.
Recently I took Samantha to another doctor seeking for help to understand her and to know how to help her. She still has her up and down days but I worry about some of the things she says and the way she acts. The doctor was wonderful and kind. He talked about seeing some specialists but then also suggested that we look into residential therapy. That really took me back. As I left his office and pondered on this I have thought of lots of pros and cons. One thought that stuck out in my mind more than anything was the thought that if she continues on the current path she is on she will end up in a facility at some point. Do I want that to happen now or later?
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We are still exploring our options. I am amazed at the peace I feel. I feel cocooned in the arms of my Father's love and that He will help us find the right solution. I just need to keep searching and praying and the right things will happen as I follow His council and direction.
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