Happy Mothers Day!! I LOVE YOU MOMMY! You are my guardian angel and one of my closest friends! THANK YOU!!
-Anna Lynn
Showing posts with label gospel. Show all posts
Showing posts with label gospel. Show all posts
May 8, 2016
Apr 24, 2016
Apr 17, 2016
Change
I turned 18 last month and now the gate is opening... everything is changing! Its a little scary and overwhelming to think about the future, and how close it is. But I keep having to remind myself that change is not a bad thing. In fact its why we are here on this earth, to learn and grow and change.
Spring is always a wonderful reminder of how beautiful change can be. That we need to not be afraid to let one season of our life go in order to start another even more beautiful one.
-Anna Lynn
Spring is always a wonderful reminder of how beautiful change can be. That we need to not be afraid to let one season of our life go in order to start another even more beautiful one.
-Anna Lynn
Apr 10, 2016
Keep Trying Quote
Just another reminder that Heaven is cheering you on and God loves you personally! Never forget that!
If you want to listen to Jeffery R. Hollands full talk click here.
-Anna Lynn
If you want to listen to Jeffery R. Hollands full talk click here.
-Anna Lynn
Apr 3, 2016
General Conference Quotes
This Conference weekend has been amazing! So many wonderful and inspiring messages from the apostles of the Lord were shared. My personal theme from this conference was Peace and Hope. In every message it seemed a subtle theme of peace or hope was hidden, the whole spirit of the conference gave this feeling to me.
Each conference truly re-awakens me to the gospel, re-invigorates me to do more. I am defiantly not a prefect person, which is why it is so nice to have the Prophets of God encouraging us to do better and reminding us of who we really are twice a year. It really is a gift!
What was your favorite part of conference? Quotes, themes?
ps. Sorry I was so horrible at posting this week, I was really out of it. I'll do better this week.
-Anna Lynn
Each conference truly re-awakens me to the gospel, re-invigorates me to do more. I am defiantly not a prefect person, which is why it is so nice to have the Prophets of God encouraging us to do better and reminding us of who we really are twice a year. It really is a gift!
What was your favorite part of conference? Quotes, themes?
ps. Sorry I was so horrible at posting this week, I was really out of it. I'll do better this week.
-Anna Lynn
Mar 27, 2016
Easter
Happy Easter everyone!
I had a wonderful lesson in church today about the atonement. How it is a gift for us, and that we need to actively use it in our lives. Christ suffered so that we wouldn't have too. He offers us a fresh start and we need to be wanting and ready to take it.
This Easter Video shows the many miracles that are possible because of our Savior. Please watch if you have time.
Jesus Christ is our Savior and Redeemer, and can be our friend and confident as well if we simply turn to him.
-Anna Lynn
I had a wonderful lesson in church today about the atonement. How it is a gift for us, and that we need to actively use it in our lives. Christ suffered so that we wouldn't have too. He offers us a fresh start and we need to be wanting and ready to take it.
This Easter Video shows the many miracles that are possible because of our Savior. Please watch if you have time.
Jesus Christ is our Savior and Redeemer, and can be our friend and confident as well if we simply turn to him.
-Anna Lynn
Mar 20, 2016
Spring and New Life!
Today is the first day of spring! YAY! The sky is blue, and its only a matter of time before there are blossoms on the trees, flowers, and green grass. I love spring because its a wonderful reminder and illustration of new life.
We attended the Provo City Center Temple dedication today, and that was also a great illustration of new life. It burnt to the ground, but they rebuilt it into something even more wonderful.
The winter drains me, but every spring I feel new life entering and re-energizing me.
I have no doubt that easter is in the spring time for a reason. The whole world is being reborn! There is no greater reminder than what is all around us. This easter and spring time look around you at all the beauty and know that it is only a small percent of the beauty of the life that is to come. And remember all this is possible because of our Savior. He makes new life possible.
Mar 13, 2016
What is Patience?
Everyone has to exercise patience everyday, in everything. If we didn’t life would blow up in our faces, and the faces of everyone around us. Having patience is more than just learning to wait for things you want. Patience is a lifestyle that helps you have order.
I wrote this... poem? a while ago and thought I would share it because patience is an important thing to remember to have and exercise in every chapter of our lives, but of specially in our youth when so much of life is just waiting for us.
What is Patience?
by Anna Lynn
Patience is not sitting still and waiting while the world around you changes.
Patience is an active word, it tells you to have the perseverance to change the world around you.
Patience is not about being passive and avoiding conflict.
Patience is about being calm in the storm that goes ever on around us.
Patience is not waiting for the judgement to fall on your neighbor.
Patience is bearing an offense without the intent to seek revenge.
Patience is not about keeping yourself apart from others.
Patience is about being about to spread peace to others.
Patience is not a form of meditation.
Patience is hard work and enduring to the end.
-Anna Lynn
Mar 6, 2016
Small and Simple
You never know what effects your actions are going to have. But we do know this simple fact; good actions will lead to good outcomes and bad actions to bad outcomes.
A problem we are facing in this world is that people are to afraid to act. I guess people think that they have to do something big and amazing to have any influence on the world but thats just not true. By small and simple things are great things brought to pass, and we can do those things. Its as easy as saying something nice to someone you wouldn't normally talk to, or helping someone carry something, or even giving someone a smile. You never know what kind of an effect that could have on that persons day.
The world needs more small and simple. If we all do are part the world will be a much brighter place.
-Anna Lynn
A problem we are facing in this world is that people are to afraid to act. I guess people think that they have to do something big and amazing to have any influence on the world but thats just not true. By small and simple things are great things brought to pass, and we can do those things. Its as easy as saying something nice to someone you wouldn't normally talk to, or helping someone carry something, or even giving someone a smile. You never know what kind of an effect that could have on that persons day.
The world needs more small and simple. If we all do are part the world will be a much brighter place.
-Anna Lynn
Feb 28, 2016
Families and Mission Quotes
I thought I would post these because they are nice simply quotes, and I love the water color backgrounds :)
Its very important for us to remember what is said in these quotes. We have families for a reason. We are here to help and support each other.
Our personal missions are all different, and God has us all in his mind. Remember this as you go through your week.
-Anna Lynn
Its very important for us to remember what is said in these quotes. We have families for a reason. We are here to help and support each other.
Our personal missions are all different, and God has us all in his mind. Remember this as you go through your week.
-Anna Lynn
Feb 21, 2016
Don't Compare, Just be Happy!
Everyone is different, everyone is special, and everyone has there own path in life. If you try to compare your life with any one else you will never be content.
"The grass is always greener on the other side." For all you know they could be looking at you wishing they had your life.
God has a plan for everyone and not one is the same. Love yourself and love your life. We were sent to earth to be happy, so don't spoil it for yourself by comparing yourself to others.
-Anna Lynn
Feb 14, 2016
Enduring Adversity
Trials and adversity happen to everyone. Most likely your experiencing one right now. The most important thing to remember is that it will pass, and that God is in control. So no matter how hard life may feel at the moment just remember that this moment is just a small second from an eternal perspective.
Your Heavenly Father knows what you are going through and he will always be there for you. If you are feeling alone or lost, or whatever you are struggling with remember that you can always go to him in prayer for comfort and help. He will help you.
Your family is also there for you, don't forget how important family is when going through hardships. They will be your constant support if only you go to them. And don't forget that you can reach out and support others too. Sometimes all you need to do is get outside yourself and focus on serving the people around you.
Whatever your trial may be don't look at it as a trial look at it as an opportunity for growth. Don't just endure, endure it well. With a good attitude looking towards a brighter future.
Oh and happy valentines day :)
-Anna Lynn
Your Heavenly Father knows what you are going through and he will always be there for you. If you are feeling alone or lost, or whatever you are struggling with remember that you can always go to him in prayer for comfort and help. He will help you.
Your family is also there for you, don't forget how important family is when going through hardships. They will be your constant support if only you go to them. And don't forget that you can reach out and support others too. Sometimes all you need to do is get outside yourself and focus on serving the people around you.
Whatever your trial may be don't look at it as a trial look at it as an opportunity for growth. Don't just endure, endure it well. With a good attitude looking towards a brighter future.
Oh and happy valentines day :)
-Anna Lynn
Feb 7, 2016
The Temple
Jan 31, 2016
Jan 24, 2016
Happy Birthday Mom!
Jan 17, 2016
Agony in The Garden
"41. And he was withdrawn from them about a stone’s cast, and kneeled down, and prayed,
42. Saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done.
43. And there appeared an angel unto him from heaven, strengthening him.
44. And being in an agony he prayed more earnestly: band his sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling down to the ground." (Luke 22: 41-44)
I love this painting by Franz Schwartz. It is of Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane, when an angel is sent by Heavenly Father to comfort His son in his greatest hour of need.
This picture really touches me. So many pictures of the savior make him look unable to feel pain or any other emotion, but this picture perfectly shows that he felt all that we have gone through and more. He suffered so much that he was fragile and in need of comfort. It helps me connect more closely to him, and it helps me more fully appreciate all he has done for me, and everyone.
The angel looks so much to me as a mother figure, bringing strength and comfort to him. Like a mother would truly do for her children. I can't help but wonder if this angel was a really great mother in her life, or life to come. God couldn't comfort His son himself but still cares and morned with him as a father would do.
Jesus is perfect, but still suffered. We can do our best but we will still have our struggles in life. But God is loving and cares for us, he will send us "angels" when we need them. Look for the tender mercy's in your life. Then thank your Heavenly Father and return that favor by helping others in their time of need.
Ps. This weeks posts will all be about the tender mercy's I have seen each day in my own life.
-Anna Lynn
Jan 10, 2016
I Am a Child of God
Knowing who you are is extremely important. In a world were standards and expectations are constantly changing it is hard to stay true to yourself unless you have something solid to hold onto.
The Young Women's theme, that we say each week, opens by saying "We are Daughters of our Heavenly Father." In the old testament Abraham is given strength simply by the fact that he knows he is a son of God. We can have strength as well when we except and rely on the reality that we are also children of a Heavenly Father.
Young children sing and have memorized The hymn I Am a Child of God. We are told this from childhood yet somehow there is a time in everyones life when you doubt. I think we should never stop singing this hymn, at least always be singing it in our minds. Constantly remind yourself of who you are. Sing the hymn, or say the theme, or in any other way that works for you.
I know that I am a child of God. I know that he loves me, and that I am enough. He knows my divine potential and wants to help me achieve it, if only I will listen to him and remember who I am. And I know this is all true for you as well.
-Anna Lynn
The Young Women's theme, that we say each week, opens by saying "We are Daughters of our Heavenly Father." In the old testament Abraham is given strength simply by the fact that he knows he is a son of God. We can have strength as well when we except and rely on the reality that we are also children of a Heavenly Father.
Young children sing and have memorized The hymn I Am a Child of God. We are told this from childhood yet somehow there is a time in everyones life when you doubt. I think we should never stop singing this hymn, at least always be singing it in our minds. Constantly remind yourself of who you are. Sing the hymn, or say the theme, or in any other way that works for you.
I know that I am a child of God. I know that he loves me, and that I am enough. He knows my divine potential and wants to help me achieve it, if only I will listen to him and remember who I am. And I know this is all true for you as well.
-Anna Lynn
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