Stronger

I have discovered over the last few years how strong a woman I am. I have been through trials that I wouldn't wish on my worst enemy. They could have broken me. Almost did, but I wouldn't let them and neither would my Savior. He had to carry me through some of the worst, and for that I understand and appreciate the Atonement more than a lot of people.

Fast forward to today. Our world has been turned upside down. Again, I'm not here to talk about politics or data or conspiracy. I'm here to talk about the emotion of it all. The good, the bad, the ugly.

Stress, anxiety, helplessness, fear. But also faith, hope, compassion, charity. I've felt it all in a very short period of time. I'm sure you have too. 

It's easy to get caught up in the panic of it all. What's happening? Is my family safe? Do I have enough food? Do I have a job? Will I have a job when this is over? When will this be over? Am I going to be sane by the time my kids go back to school? 

The problem is we don't any answers to those questions (especially about being sane). 

Instead, let me give you some questions that you can find the answers to. Not only that, but it will help you find peace and a calm during the storm.

Who can I help? What can I do to make my kids happy today? How can I strengthen my family? What can I do to brighten someone's day? How can I use my talents?

What can I do to take care of me? What am I thankful for? How can I serve as my Savior served? How can I get closer to my Savior?

By focusing on these questions we can start to heal. When we step outside of ourselves and focus on others and see others the way Jesus Christ sees others, peace comes. Love comes. It really is amazing how simple, yet complex service can be. More often than not WE are the ones that feel we have benefited more from helping others than the ones we helped.

Strength. We are in a world where we are going to find out how strong we are. Not just physically. Mentally, emotionally, spiritually. We are being tested in a way you could not have imagined. The beautifully thing is, we don't have to be strong by ourselves. We have others in our lives. We have a loving Heavenly Father and Mother. We have a Savior who knows EXACTLY what we have been through, are going through, and will go through. When we are weak, They make us strong. 

You are stronger than you know.