This past month, Ryan and I have read and researched, read and researched, and then read and researched even more. We studied and studied trying to make sure that we were making the right decision, to hopefully preserve Ryan’s life.
One evening, Ryan said this “Can you imagine what it would be like if we read, studied, and researched the gospel like this every day?” We carried on with the conversation discussing how so many, including ourselves, are so willing to fight tooth and nail to fight for our earthly lives, but when it comes to fighting for our eternal salvation, it often takes the back seat on our list of priorities. I believe we should fight for both our earthy life and our eternal life, but if one were to take priority, it should be the latter, our eternal salvation.
Since our discussion, I have continued to search Amazon, trying to find the right water distiller, the right juicer, the right essential oils, vitamins, and minerals for Ryan. I have spend hours a day doing this, yet, when it comes to opening the Book of Mormon to study the gospel, I have put in little to no time each day.
This morning, before powering on the computer, I made the choice to open my scriptures and to truly study them. I did this for hours, to the point that I was completely emerged and captivated. I am always in awe at the strength of the Spirit and how it works. I should not be in awe however, because EVERY TIME I make a sincere effort, I am blessed with peace, comfort, hope, and security in a world that can otherwise feel so overwhelming and scary. The feeling is almost difficult to describe, but it is easy to recognize when you have it. You can only understand the magnitude by experiencing it for yourself. We all need it! In John 14:27 it reads “Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.”
I know with all of my heart, that the only way to experience true peace and happiness in this life is through our loving Savior Jesus Christ, who loved us enough to die for us, so that we could return to live with Him again someday. Families can be together forever, He made that possible! Things of the world cannot give you this sort of peace, only Him.
Ryan is such an example to me and I am so grateful for his faithfulness and his eternal perspective. It provides much comfort to know that no matter what happens in this life, we can be together for eternity. There is nothing better than that! I love this man! May we all fight a little harder for our eternal salvation, for that is what it is all about folks. I love you all!
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