September 3, 2019 - Daily Practice

Connect w/ Heaven - 

Today I spent time on my knees as well as time in 1 Nephi.  I was reminded again of the importance of GRATITUDE.  That we must recognize and be thankful for ALL the Lord has blessed us with even when he has just asked us to do something difficult!  The scriptures also discussed the importance of obedience to the commandments/laws of God. Sometimes when we do what God asks us to do it causes challenges to present themselves (ie.  Lehi prophesied unto the people destruction as he was commanded to do and in return the people wanted to take his life).  We murmur because we do not yet understand the dealings of our Creator.  What if everything that happens in this life is for our good??  If I want to know the mysteries of God I must cry unto him!

Set Today's Intention - 

I am so happy and grateful that I chose to be present for my family today as we celebrated the beginning of our eternal unit being sealed for time and eternity.  I am so grateful to have spent time in the holy temple with Mike being filled with the spirit of the Lord's house!  I also thoroughly enjoyed time with Mike and Oaklee at the movies!  I recognize that I am truly blessed with grand abundance to share my life with these two incredible souls.  I am one lucky gal to have a husband who is so supportive, loving and who believes in my dreams!  I am also one lucky momma to share this life with our sweet Oaklee gal!  I'm honored and humbled to be her mother.

I AM Statements & Qualities I'm Embracing TODAY! - 

I am the woman who is loved intimately by Heavenly Parents

I am the woman who is committed to living my dreams NO MATTER WHAT

I am the woman who chooses health, positive energy & optimism

I am the woman who casts Satan out of my mind by interrupting the paradigm, reminding myself who I truly AM and what it is that I was born to do over and over and over again.

I am the woman who is committed to meeting the high expectations set for me in the pre-existence.

I am...  Committed, Determined to Succeed, Worthy of Love, Enough just as I am, Forgiven

Gratitude - 

Today I am grateful for the convenience of having an elliptical in my basement for me to get my exercise in first thing in the mornings!  I am grateful for the recognition and understanding of my body being a temple to house my spirit and am grateful for the journey to more abundant health.

I am grateful for the sealing power within the walls of the temples of God.  I am grateful for the gift of being sealed to my family for time and for all eternity!  I am grateful for the Lord's guidance and answers when I questioned whether or not to marry Mike.  I am grateful for the relationships that began and continued from that beautiful decision we made 6 years ago.  I am grateful to embrace this day in celebration of that decision!

I am grateful to be my own boss.  Grateful that I have the flexibility to do with my days what I want each and every day.  Grateful to recognize that I control my destiny and grateful to make the choice today to celebrate our family as we take time to spend this day together in remembrance of Sept 3, 2013.

I am also grateful for my time and money freedom!  I am grateful for the peace that comes as I lean in to my Heavenly Father and remember that HE is the SOURCE and that HE provides for me and my family.  I recognize that I would not be learning the lessons that I am if our emergency fund were overflowing and I'm grateful for the opportunity he is giving me to grow my trust in him.

To Do's - 

Exercise

Do Sealings @ the temple with Mike

Go to Dinner & the Movies with Mike & Oaklee
Laundry - Preparation for Canada
Make wise food choices even though we're eating out!

Win's - 
Woke up early and didn't sleep in
Exercised in the morning
Spent time with my family - Enjoyed time in the temple with Mike
Recognizing growth in myself

What did I learn??
Loved the BYU speech that Mandy shared with me from Elder Bednar in regards to accessing the enabling power of the atonement of Jesus Christ to go from good to better.  Love that the more I learn the more I realize my reliance upon the Savior to become WHO I WANT TO BECOME.

What do I need to release??
Too much time on Social Media
Not speaking kindly to Mike