I’m not a fan of Miley Cyrus, but I L.O.V.E. this song because it speaks to my heart. I’ve been going through a lot of ups and downs lately, but I know that if I find the joy in the journey I’ll be so much happier–and so will my family. Enjoy!

I can almost see it
That dream I’m dreaming but
There’s a voice inside my head sayin,
You’ll never reach it,
Every step I’m taking,
Every move I make feels
Lost with no direction
My faith is shaking but I
Got to keep trying
Got to keep my head held high

There’s always going to be another mountain
I’m always going to want to make it move
Always going to be an uphill battle,
Sometimes you going to have to lose,
Ain’t about how fast I get there,
Ain’t about what?s waiting on the other side
It’s the climb

The struggles I’m facing,
The chances I’m taking
Sometimes they knock me down but
No I’m not breaking
I may not know it
But these are the moments that
I’m going to remember most yeah
Just got to keep going
And I,
I got to be strong
Just keep pushing on, cause

There’s always going to be another mountain
I’m always going to want to make it move
Always going to be an uphill battle,
Sometimes I’m going to have to lose,
Ain’t about how fast I get there,
Ain’t about what’s waiting on the other side
It’s the climb

There’s always going to be another mountain
I’m always going to want to make it move
Always going to be an uphill battle,
Sometimes you going to have to lose,
Ain’t about how fast I get there,
Ain’t about what’s waiting on the other side
It’s the climb

Keep on moving
Keep climbing
Keep the faith baby
It’s all about
It’s all about
The climb
Keep the faith
Keep your faith

If you would like to see the video: you can get it here. Lyrics above are taken from the video page details.

We have the power to have a victorious life. We have the power to do so much in this world. In the face of uncertainty we have the power to respond or react. Do you choose to respond with optimistic thoughts or do you choose to react in fear? Are you going forward with your life goals? Do you have life goals? Don’t put off what it is that you want to do. Get the education necessary to fulfill your goals and life’s mission. If you don’t know what it is that you want or what God wants of you, search it out and find out what it is! Do what it takes to accomplish your mission, and you’ll see more of the Lord’s power and blessings in your life. Truth comes from God and we are born with his divine power within us. He wants us to further His work.

You thrill a person when you tell them that they really have all the power they need for a victorious life. A statement like that arouses the True Self that knows it to be an absolute fact. But a person must persist beyond this first thrill. They cannot coast upon it. They must continue to nourish the source of that genuine thrill; they must enthusiastically want to know more of it. A firm and permanent connection is necessary. When you make a firm connection with the only source of genuine power – your True Self – feelings of helplessness vanish forever.

~ Vernon Howard

If you wonder where to start, I have a few suggestions. First, find out what God wants you to do with your life. We’re all sent to earth with a mission or soul purpose to fulfill. Pray about it, study your core book (i.e. scriptures), write down what you want out of life and what you what to be said of you when you’re gone. You’re likely receiving inspiration when you think about what you want. God gave you certain talents and abilities. What is it that you love to do? How can you help others with your skills? Is there a problem that you see can be solved? Don’t discount what comes to mind. Just write it down and you’ll be surprised at what thoughts flow to you.

Another suggestion is to study about how your thinking effects your relationships and circumstances. Of course, money is always a concern when it comes to pursuing what you truly love to do. I mean, how else are you going to pay for all you need as well as accomplish all you feel you should. I’m here to tell you, that it takes faith and the right mindset to truly do what you love. You have to believe it will happen, and it will. Changing what/how you think will change your life.

Here are some of the websites I trust and highly recommend:

ThoughtsAlive – Leslie Householder has had a huge impact on my life already. She’s not the only resource, but she’s an excellent one! She has a blog, forum, and an amazing video called the Stickman Video. Be prepared for some thought-provoking information! The above mentioned things are free, but she does sell her own products as well. I own her Family Time and Money Freedom Home-study Course, and it was worth every penny.

iLearningGlobal – I’ve never seen anything like it. Get 24/7 videos, audio, and e-books from the world’s foremost experts on prosperity and wealth in all areas of life-online in HD! Entrepreneurship and Business training included! There are specific videos for youth/teens. Wouldn’t you like your youth to have expert business training and entrepreneurship skills before they even have to go out on their own? It’s worth checking into, I promise you won’t be sorry. With names like Bob Proctor, Leslie Householder, Richard Paul Evans, Stephen MR Covey, Mark Victor Hansen, Brian Tracy, T. Harv Eker, etc… Why would you not want to look into it? While you’re checking out that link, watch the “EVE Ratio” video. It really makes you think about what’s holding you back.

After reading Leslie Householder’s books, I checked out the forum on her website (see Thoughts Alive link above). Someone mentioned that they read Remembering Wholeness by Carol Tuttle. I decided to check it out from the library and listen to it on CD. It’s been a huge help and mind-shift for me. I found that saying/listening to daily affirmations help you stay positive, be happy, and attract what you want into your life. That’s why I recommend Got Vision. You can record your affirmations to music and turn them into mp3 format to listen to daily whether you’re conscious or not. The type of music you use helps your affirmations get to your subconscious easier. And yes, I use it myself.

Highly Recommended Books:

• The Jackrabbit Factor by Leslie Householder – Click the link for a free e-copy of the book.

• Hidden Treasures: Heaven’s Astonishing Help with Your Money Matters by Leslie Householder
• Remembering Wholeness by Carol Tuttle
• You Can Heal Your Life by Louise L. Hay

There are many others that I haven’t even read yet, but it’s a good starting point, right?

If you want some inspiring movies, I can recommend those too!

• Facing the Giants – I absolutely love this one! I cry every time I watch it.

• Flywheel
• Fireproof
• Forever Strong
• Faith Like Potatoes
• The Greatest Game Ever Played
• Remember the Titans
• Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium
• Meet the Robinson’s
• Stand Strong – It’s not done, or really filmed at this point, but I’m excited to see it when it’s done!

The last thing I wanted to say about changing your life, is that having faith in our Father in Heaven to help and bless you will be one of the biggest steps you take. He will bless you abundantly for it too! I can’t say there won’t be a test of your faith, but you will come out victorious! You will be amazed at the abundant blessings He gives to you…just take a step in that direction and remember that God is good!

I had a stomach bug on Thursday into Friday.  David got sick Friday and then in Saturday morning he was still feeling yucky.  Saturday was Ella’s baptism and confirmation.  I’d been praying that David wouldn’t miss our first daughter’s baptism.  His father couldn’t have performed it because his dad had to work that morning. :(  His brother who will be leaving on a mission to the Mississippi Jackson Mission in May could have performed the baptism.

David has been there for all of the kids’ births, baby blessings, etc…  I didn’t want him to have to miss this, and I know he didn’t want to miss it either.  So Saturday morning I woke up at 6am to finish some trim and beads on Ella’s baptism dress.  Then I proceeded to get myself and the kids ready to go.  David slowly got up and got ready.  He was still not sure of how he’d make it, but he persisted.  I kept a prayer in my heart that it would all work out.  I tried not to think about it too much so that I wouldn’t have a chance to doubt that the Lord would bless him.  I’d been trying to apply in my life, the scripture found in Matthew 21: 22 ”And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive.”

I testify that it works!  David was able to use the priesthood and perform the baptism and confirmation, help me prepare for the luncheon, help friends move into their new home, go Easter shopping, and attend a lecture that night.  He was tired, but he was able to do it all.  Heavenly Father gave him the strength to do it.  He bore a beautiful testimony on Fast Sunday as well.  We are truly blessed, and I’m amazed to see all the little and big miracles that the Lord sees fit to bless us with.