Don't Forget to Remember!

Remember is a unique word! The definition of Remember is to have in or be able to bring to one's mind an awareness of (someone or something that one has seen, known, or experienced in the past). We always need to remember our schedule for the day or remember special days like Halloween! But one thing that will benefit us most is to remember God, our loving Father in Heaven. We cannot remember living with Heavenly Father and His Beloved Son, Jesus Christ, in the pre-mortal world. But with the Holy Ghost we can be able to see and remember that life. The Spirit will help us remember our sacred relationship with the Father and the Son. The KEY to remembrance is to have the Holy Ghost as a constant companionship. Strive all the day long to remember Heavenly Father, that He loves you and that you are His child. Always remember His Son Jesus Christ, that He suffered for your pains and afflictions. As you remember Them, you will be able to call upon them in times of need. Always remember Him and you will come to know that God has never forgotten you.  I know that He does love us and cares about us. He blesses us daily, and as you remember daily, you will see His hand in your life. Then you will know, as I know, that God has not forsaken us. Always Remember and never forget! Don't forget to Remember!

Stand Your Ground!

In a war, we need to stand our ground. We do all we can to protect the people we are fighting for! If we lose our grounds, then the enemy will conquer and eventually defeat us. We do not want to be defeated by anyone. The one sad thing that a lot of people do not understand is that we are at war. A war that is spiritually fought. The devil is leading us away from our loving Heavenly Father. Satan is seeking to destroy our divine potential; which is to become like our Father. We cannot let him do this! We have to fight back. We have to stay mentally strong so we know when we are under attack. We have to prepare ourselves for battle. Prayer and studying the scriptures will best prepare ourselves for this continuous battle. Always be on your guard. The Lord is our best ally. He will never let us down. With Him, we will always come off conqueror. With the strength of our Savior Jesus Christ, we can win the battle between good and evil. The last thing that will ensure our success over Satan, is to obey the word of God. If we keep the commandments of God, then we will be entitled to His help. We will not fail. 

All That I Am, I Owe To My Mother.

Mothers have an important role in God's plan of happiness. They have been given the role to bear the children that are starting their journey here on earth. They have the sacred duty to nurture and care for these precious children that have left heaven to come to this fallen world. What a duty Mothers have. Elder Russell M. Nelson gave a talk on a duty that I have to fulfill. That duty is to honor Motherhood. Mothers are the most influential people to their children. They have been given a wonderful gift. The gift of love for their families. I can say that I have experienced this love from my mother! My mother has an abundance of love for each one of her children. Every letter, every email she sends to me starts with "My dearest sweetest Quinn". And it makes me smile every time! She has always been there for me when I was burdened down by the world. My mother, just like my Father in Heaven, always and will always have her arms open ready to receive any member of our family. She is truly the BEST mother in the world! My mother has been the biggest influence in my life. You young men, and fathers, look for your mothers/wifes love! It is there and it will help you! Honor the special sisters in your lives brethren! Express your love for your wife, mother, and sisters. I thank the Lord for my mother and sisters, who like my Heavenly Father, loves me even though I am imperfect! 

What keeps us moving?

I feel that life is hard. And I ask myself this question, "why am I still pushing on?" I thought out that inspirational moments will propel me forward but eventually lose its momentum. But I wanted to know what would keep me constantly moving forward. I came across this scripture as I was reading in the Bible. In 1st John 4:18 it says "perfect love casteth out all fear". Then it took me to another scripture in the Book of Mormon, where Moroni says that he is "filled with charity which is everlasting love" (Moroni 8:17). Charity keeps me moving. "Charity suffereth long, and is kind, and envieth not, and is not puffed up, seeketh not her own, and rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in truth, beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things." (Moroni 7:45) It is because of love that I keep pushing forward. My love for my family helps me to be a good son. My love for my future family helps me to be righteous and to get an education. My love for my Heavenly Father helps me to be obedient to His commandments and to serve one another. I know that if we are filled with love for each other, then we will never fail. We will push through the hard times that want to beat us down. Love is power that can move mountains.

Families! God's Gift to us.

As a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, I have been blessed with a wonderful truth, and that is that families can be together forever! What a wonderful blessing Heavenly Father has given to me. Families are the biggest part to God's plan of Happiness. I love my family with all my heart! I am so grateful for my parents and their kindness and love that they have given me my whole life.  Nobody else makes me more happy than my family. My siblings have always been there for me and have given me strength through my weaknesses! Our loving Heavenly Father put us in families so we can be raised in peace, happiness, and safety. With His plan, we have the opportunity to return to live with God again, and that is my family's goal! :)