Saturday, September 14, 2013

I can do hard things

"Come What May, and Love it".
 

One of the things I learned really fast on my mission was that attitude is everything. If you have a positive outlook on things then you are a happier missionary. Now, this concept does not only apply while on a mission, but it applies throughout our lives. There are times in our lives that are harder than others, however whatever the situation may be we can always learn from it. I've been out on my mission a little over a month now and it is amazing to see how often I have to apply this principle. In this video, Elder. Wirthlin teaches us a smart phrase, "Come What May, and Love it". When we are going through a trail we are often quick to blame others and even sometimes blame God. When we are faced with a less desirable moment Elder.Withlin suggests these four things: First, learn to laugh. As we go about our days find opportunities to laugh at the situation, rather than get mad. We cannot change other people, but we can change our attitude towards the situation. Second, seek for the eternal. We often let the little things get to us and forget to look at the eternal perspective. The more we seek to look for the eternal, the less important the little things become. Third, learn more the principle of compensation. The Lord does not intend for us to suffer he wants us to learn from those trials we go through so that our faith can grow. We may not see the blessings right away, but the Lord keeps his promises. Fourth, and most importantly, Trust the lord.

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