On Tuesday I had the coolest experience! It all started in the morning with basketball practice. At practice I was really frustrated and when I was done I was extremely angry. I was planning on going to the temple after practice but I was fighting myself, which isn't normal because I am always down to go to the temple. I had texted a few people and none could go with me so I thought that maybe I shouldn't go. So I sat down and made me some food and continued being angry. At this point I was annoying myself because I was being so negative, so I thought "I need to stop feeling sorry for myself, what can I do to fix this?" Then it hit me, I needed to get my lazy self to the temple. I got ready in a hurry, so I wouldn't change my mind and drove to the temple. On the way there I was thinking it wouldn't be super busy because the weather wasn't all that great. I was excited about this because my appearance was not all that wonderful and my outfit was not the cutest. I walked through the doors and I see a handful of people from my early morning seminary class there. So visited with them and then one of my friends said "You have like a two hour wait ahead of you." I got a little nervous but then I assumed she was exaggerating. So I walk down the steps to the baptistery and realize that she was not joking in any way. The temple worker told me about the wait and I told her that was perfectly fine but on the inside I was a little nervous. I continued to go get my clothes when I saw more of my friends there, and that the temple was completely filled. Seeing the temple filled with so many willing people to serve made me beyond happy. I was thrilled.
When I went into the locker room I ran into a friend who was walking out of the changing area. Whenever I see this friend it makes my day. We immediately hugged and and that is when I was reminded that Heavenly Father is always looking out for me. He knew that if I saw her my mood would be improved. So I finished changing and went and waited. The wait was absolutely amazing. Scripture reading, pondering, and lots of praying. While in the temple I finished The Book of Mormon. At the end it tells you to ask if it is true so I did just that. I prayed and asked and I knew without a doubt, The Book of Mormon is true. Every word. After my two hour wait I got to finish in in the temple and the spirit was so strong. Everyone there was beaming and as you looked around you could tell everyone there wanted to serve. I left the temple that day much happier and spiritually uplifted.
Christmas season is in full swing and I am pumped. I have always loved Christmas and each year I gain a greater appreciation for the holiday. I love how everyone always seems to be serving others and creating ways to help other people. I even enjoy the commercial side of Christmas, the gift giving, the decorations, and Santa Claus. Lets be real, the best part of this season is the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. I have been thinking a lot about it lately and I realized that this is one of the most important days in the history of the world. The day that we celebrate is the day when the most amazing person to walk the earth entered it. Isn't that crazy? The day He was born was the day it all started. Because of this day The Savior did so many amazing things, healing the sick and raising the dead. One of the greatest things Jesus Christ did was go into the Garden of Gethsemane and take all of our sins, pains, and afflictions upon Him. I will be eternally grateful for the atonement. I know I would not be functioning without it. I feel like I will be in debt to Him forever. People say the best way to repay him is to live and spread the gospel. I am trying my best to do so because I know that I owe so much to Him. The older I get, the more I realize this.
Since I am becoming more mature, I feel like I am appreciating having the knowledge of Jesus Christ and the gospel in my life. I have been trying to make my life constantly like the Christmas season. Being happy, finding ways to serve, and trying my best to always be kind. I would encourage anyone I talk to, to do these things because we could make this world a better place all the time. (: As this season continues I would encourage everyone to be thinking about The Savior and all He did for us during His life on earth, I know I will be. I know this is totally cliche but if you haven't seen this video you should totally watch it. . If there is anything I can do for you during this busy time please let me know. I hope everyone has a very merry CHRISTmas!! (:
