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Marriage

25 Jul 2010 by Brandi

My brother-in-law asked the girl he loves to marry him last night, and I was thinking a little more about what I would say to him or someone getting ready to get married–something that would make a person think, and yet desire to still make the leap of faith and do it. This thought came to my mind early this morning:

Marriage is the most exciting, challenging, and worthwhile adventure that you will ever embark upon.

I’m sure there are other great marriage quotes out there, but I was excited to be a messenger for the Spirit. I only listened and shared a bit of inspiration given to me as a gift.

After 13 years of marriage, I can testify that the quote remains truer than ever! I wouldn’t trade my marriage for the world. Marriage between a man and woman is of God, and it is worth every minute of the trials and especially the joys! If you want your marriage to last, you need to include God in your partnership. He wants your marriage to succeed too.

May you include God in your marriage and find ways to strengthen your own marriage together as you continue moving forward in this wonderful adventure we call life. If you’re not married yet, I hope you find that amazing person who treats you like a queen or a king and create your own personal adventure. You deserve it! After all, you are a child of the greatest King–your Heavenly Father!

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Category: General, Marriage, Pictures, Quotes and Thoughts, Spirituality
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Reminders

14 Jul 2010 by Brandi

I feel so blessed to have the connections to uplifting and inspiring resources. I LOVE the Mormon Messages Channel on YouTube! There is also the Mormon Messages for Youth Channel as well. Grab a tissue, and enjoy these videos.

I needed the reminder from this video that I am a partner with God in raising His children. I love being a mother, and on the hard days I need to remember that He is with me as much then as He is when it’s easy.

 

What a beautiful reminder that we are daughters and sons of our Heavenly Father.

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Category: Me, Motherhood, Spirituality, Videos, joy
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Be of good cheer!

18 May 2010 by Brandi

My stake had a wonderful Women’s Conference on Saturday, May 15th. I took a couple of hours of my Saturday to enjoy some spiritual food. Sister Lori Thurston spoke to us. I loved her overall message:

“Lift up your head and be of good cheer; for behold, the time is at hand, and on this night shall the sign be given, and on the morrow come I into the world…” (3 Nephi 1:13).

She spoke of how the world has some pretty awful things going on right now; however, just like in the scriptures, there is hope! The Savior will come again! We should be lifting up our heads and being cheerful because we have hope that someday we’ll not need to worry about all the things we do now.

I needed her message. I loved how she also encouraged us to be specific in our prayers so that when they are answered, specifically, we will know that it was from Heavenly Father. It’s so true too!!! Try it yourself, although I encourage you to write it down in detail first, visualize it, pray for it, and have gratitude before it comes–because you know it’s coming!–and I promise that it will happen if you believe it will. That’s what faith is. As the Savior said,

“If ye have faith, and doubt not, ye shall not only do this…but also if ye shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; it shall be done. And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive. ” (Matt 21:21-22).


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Category: Spirituality, Virtues, joy
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My new life…

05 May 2010 by Brandi

This is so beautiful. I love it too much to not share it! May you reflect on your “new life” whatever it may be and rejoice and be grateful!

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Category: Gratitude, Spirituality, Videos
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General Conference Prep

08 Sep 2009 by Brandi

It’s almost General Conference time again! I’m excited to hear words of inspiration from our Prophet and other church leaders. I’m always uplifted and edified.

I print out a packet for each of my children to help keep them focused on conference and still have fun. They look forward to filling out and coloring them each conference time. I’m so grateful to the wonderful generosity that this wonderful lady put into making the packets fun and for sharing her talent with so many people! Here’s the link if you would like to print one for your child:

2009 October General Conference Packet

I’m sure there are other places to find similar things to keep the children focused on conference. I’ll try to update when I find them.

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