Thursday, December 18, 2008

Thankfulness isn't only for Thanksgiving

I love college. I love being myself. I love knowing who I am. I love having more confidence and more self-esteem. I love not caring. I love that I have realised that what other people think don't matter. I love that more people have finally started taking notice of me. I love that I have friends. I love that I love biology. I love that I have the opportunity to go to BYU-I. I love that I know what I'm interested in. I'm thankful that I was born into the gospel. I'm thankful that I have such an awesome family. I'm thankful that they raised me well. I'm thankful that I haven't made any horrible mistakes. I'm thankful that I am unique. I'm thankful that I am myself. I'm thankful that I'm not ugly. I'm thankful for the beauty of nature, and I'm thankful that I notice it. I'm thankful that my body works. I'm thankful that I have a house, and clothes, and food, and access to medical care. I'm thankful that Heavenly Father has helped me to notice what He has done for me. I'm thankful that He loves me. I'm thankful for my testimony. I'm thankful that I can feel His love. I'm thankful for the scriptures. I'm SO SO SO SO thankful for the gospel. I'm so thankful that even if no one else cares, that Heavenly Father will care. I'm thankful that He will always be there for me. I'm thankful for the talents He has given me. I'm thankful that I am able to use those talents. I'm thankful for trials, for adversity. I'm thankful that He gives me the strength to get through those trials. I'm thankful for everything that has happened to me, for how my life has gone. For everything that has helped to make me who I am. I'm thankful that I am who I am. I'm thankful that I'm finally able to appreciate myself. I'm thankful for the Plan of Happiness. I'm thankful for the Atonement. I'm thankful that Jesus Christ loves me that much. I'm thankful that I can always turn to Him for help. I'm thankful that He is with me. I'm thankful that I am worthy to have Him with me. I'm thankful that I was born into the gospel. I'm thankful for prayer. I'm thankful that Heavenly Father listens to my prayers. I'm thankful that He answers my prayers, and I know that He does answer my prayers. I know He loves me. I am so glad that He loves me. I'm so glad that Jesus Christ understands how I feel, and how to comfort me. I know that He will comfort me. I know that He cares. I love my life, and even though I have those moments when I'm not happy (see last post), that ultimately, I am that I may have joy. And I know if I keep the commandments and have a positive attitude and rely on the Lord, I will have joy. And I do have joy. I am so glad I can be happy, no matter what happens. I wish everyone had this. I wish everyone knew of the gospel. I wish everyone could be happy. I am happy.

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