Day 117, 118, 119 - Way 117, 118, 119

117 (Friday) Today I am grateful for my mother and her dedication to her call to serve. I know it isn't always easy to do what you are called to do, because sometimes our callings are difficult for us to understand. But I testify that the Lord knows us on an individual basis and he would not ask my mother to serve in a capacity that she is not right for. I love her for working hard to be the best she possibly can be.

118 (Saturday) I am so thrilled that the Lord has given me so many blessings. I know that he blesses each of us as we strive to be obedient to his commands. I am very unworthy at times for the blessings he has in store for me, but the moment I decide to choose his path, the blessings flow. There is a scripture in Malachi (3:10) where the Lord speaks about paying tithing and how we will not have room enough to receive the blessings from doing as the Lord asks. Although he is specifically talking about tithing, I think he would also say something very similar about obedience to all his commands. If we will prove to him our faithfulness, we will not have room to receive the blessings he has in store.

119 (Sunday)Today the Lord worked mighty and powerful miracles. The voice of the Lord is not still. He continues to make revelations that bless our lives. First of all let me just say that I love and honor and sustain my Stake Presidency and the Stake Presidencies that serve in our area. Today they told us that the East Mill Creek 19th Ward of which we have been a part of would be divided in to 4 wards. This revelation came because the activity rate of Young Single Adults in the church is alarmingly low and it is important that there be more priesthood accountability and stewardship. I received confirmation of this revelation and feel so excited to be a part of this new change. Although I am terribly saddened that my uncle and his amazing counselors have been released from their callings, I am thrilled with our new bishopric. I know that they are called of God and that they have been chosen for this time and this ward. I am terrible at names, so I will have to post the other two names after our ward activity tomorrow, but the new Bishop is Bishop Steve Bowman and his first counselor is Brother Monson (who I like to call uncle Monsen, cause my cousin married his daughter!) I had a wonderful spiritual experience that allowed me to know that Bishop Bowman was the right person for the job and I am so happy that I was prepared to receive this witness. I really haven't been a good member of the church the last year or so and I know that it has not been easy for those that were stewards over me to see me faltering, but I want them to know that I am sorry and I am grateful that they are forgiving men that can understand that I would not have been able to handle the last few weeks and months without every single one of them. I know that the gospel of Jesus Christ is on the earth today in all of it's fullness. I know that the priesthood has been restored and I also know that the Lord has established a church whereby men and women may be edified together (Doctrine and Covenants 84:109-110) so that they may get through this probationary state and return to live with our Heavenly Father. I am grateful that I could be a part of this miraculous day.