Today I am thankful for...
Today I was thinking to myself
(really it was the Holy Ghost)
to take a break from Math today
and to move on to Science.
We were starting our rock unit.
I had a really good lesson plan,
and I love doing rocks!
We had just started,
when in walks the assistant principal
to observe me.
I'm thankful for the prompting
to do science because it went a lot
better than math today.
Normally it wouldn't bother me
to be observed anytime,
but at this new school I've
been feeling like I'm not really
the great teacher everyone
thought I was at my other school.
It's been rough to look at my observation
scores and see less than I've gotten at
my old school,
so having a good lesson while
I was being observed was good:0)
The Word...
"And when the Jews heard these things they were angry with him (Lehi); yea, even as with the prophets of old, whom they had cast out, and stoned, and slain; and they also sought his life, that they might take it away. But behold, I, Nephi, will show unto you the tender mercies of the Lord over all those whom he hath chosen, because of their faith, to make them mighty even unto the power of deliverance." ~1 Nephi 1:20
How amazing is this scripture. Here's Lehi, a prophet of God, being persecuted and people planning to kill him, but Nephi saw all that happened and wrote about the tender mercies the Lord extended to Lehi and his family because of their faith. He made them mighty and delivered them. They didn't get delivered into the perfect life. They didn't get delivered directly to the Promised Land. After escaping Jerusalem, they still had many YEARS of travelling and bearing burdens and going hungry and so much more. It didn't happen instantly, but it did happen in the Lord's timing. If you read the rest of their story (which I highly suggest! Click here to get a free copy of the Book of Mormon), you can see all the little tender mercies throughout their journey are there to remind them that the Lord loves them and that he is having them go through the hard stuff so they can learn and grow in the Gospel. It's good stuff!
I know that my life is a lot like that. I'm on my way to my own Promised Land. The Lord is leading me on a journey that isn't always easy, but He leaves little love notes in the form of tender mercies, reminding me that He is journeying with me and He loves me and wants me to learn and grow and to become the best me I can possibly be.
How amazing is this scripture. Here's Lehi, a prophet of God, being persecuted and people planning to kill him, but Nephi saw all that happened and wrote about the tender mercies the Lord extended to Lehi and his family because of their faith. He made them mighty and delivered them. They didn't get delivered into the perfect life. They didn't get delivered directly to the Promised Land. After escaping Jerusalem, they still had many YEARS of travelling and bearing burdens and going hungry and so much more. It didn't happen instantly, but it did happen in the Lord's timing. If you read the rest of their story (which I highly suggest! Click here to get a free copy of the Book of Mormon), you can see all the little tender mercies throughout their journey are there to remind them that the Lord loves them and that he is having them go through the hard stuff so they can learn and grow in the Gospel. It's good stuff!
I know that my life is a lot like that. I'm on my way to my own Promised Land. The Lord is leading me on a journey that isn't always easy, but He leaves little love notes in the form of tender mercies, reminding me that He is journeying with me and He loves me and wants me to learn and grow and to become the best me I can possibly be.
On my heart...
I've shared with you my word for 2016
RISE
and my scripture
"Arise and shine forth."
I was thinking today that I haven't shared
the song I decided on for this year.
Coincidentally it is actually the song
that gave me the idea for the name of this blog.
I wish I could say I did it on purpose...
wait, no I don't. I love it when things
happen like this! It was meant to be.
As I was trying to come up with a name
for this blog, I basically went through
all the inspiring songs on my phone
writing down phrases from them
and then I narrowed it down from there.
I had about 6 big post-it notes filled.
It came down to Uncovering Strength
and something I can't remember about miracles.
Obviously I picked Uncovering Strength!
Here's the song:
That's Who I Am
by Hilary Weeks
I can feel myself breathe
Really breathe again
Gonna let myself dream
Truly dream again
I won't ever stop trying
This is my story
And I'm still writing
I'm uncovering strength
I've never felt before
There's a fire inside
That's never burned before
My fears are all dying
It's time to spread my wings
And start flying
This moment is mine and I'm gonna take it
Today is a gift and I will embrace it
I am strong and I believe that's who I'm meant to be
Every step that I take is lifting me higher
Every corner I turn the future is brighter
I am brave enough to face the storm
And still stand
That's who I am
It's not about the race
It's not how fast I run
It's finding out what's inside
And who I can become
It's all about letting go and holding on
It's about taking chances
And staying strong
This moment is mine and I'm gonna take it
Today is a gift and I will embrace it
I am strong and I believe that's who I'm meant to be
Every step that I take is lifting me higher
Every corner I turn the future is brighter
I am brave enough to face the storm
And still stand
That's who I am
That's who I am
That's who I am
I love this song because it reminds me to be who I am. I've been through a lot and I know that every step I take is leading me to discover more of who I was created to be. Sometimes in the overwhelming and hard times of my life, I forget who I am, but the Lord leads me to the people, places, and things that remind me. It never happens immediately, but with time I make it back to who I knew I was and even a few steps further in to discovering more of myself.
God is good! He loves me!
I've shared with you my word for 2016
RISE
and my scripture
"Arise and shine forth."
I was thinking today that I haven't shared
the song I decided on for this year.
Coincidentally it is actually the song
that gave me the idea for the name of this blog.
I wish I could say I did it on purpose...
wait, no I don't. I love it when things
happen like this! It was meant to be.
As I was trying to come up with a name
for this blog, I basically went through
all the inspiring songs on my phone
writing down phrases from them
and then I narrowed it down from there.
I had about 6 big post-it notes filled.
It came down to Uncovering Strength
and something I can't remember about miracles.
Obviously I picked Uncovering Strength!
Here's the song:
That's Who I Am
by Hilary Weeks
I can feel myself breathe
Really breathe again
Gonna let myself dream
Truly dream again
I won't ever stop trying
This is my story
And I'm still writing
I'm uncovering strength
I've never felt before
There's a fire inside
That's never burned before
My fears are all dying
It's time to spread my wings
And start flying
This moment is mine and I'm gonna take it
Today is a gift and I will embrace it
I am strong and I believe that's who I'm meant to be
Every step that I take is lifting me higher
Every corner I turn the future is brighter
I am brave enough to face the storm
And still stand
That's who I am
It's not about the race
It's not how fast I run
It's finding out what's inside
And who I can become
It's all about letting go and holding on
It's about taking chances
And staying strong
This moment is mine and I'm gonna take it
Today is a gift and I will embrace it
I am strong and I believe that's who I'm meant to be
Every step that I take is lifting me higher
Every corner I turn the future is brighter
I am brave enough to face the storm
And still stand
That's who I am
That's who I am
That's who I am
I love this song because it reminds me to be who I am. I've been through a lot and I know that every step I take is leading me to discover more of who I was created to be. Sometimes in the overwhelming and hard times of my life, I forget who I am, but the Lord leads me to the people, places, and things that remind me. It never happens immediately, but with time I make it back to who I knew I was and even a few steps further in to discovering more of myself.
God is good! He loves me!
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