We had Stake Conference, so they did a broadcast that Elder Russel M. Nielson presided over. Tad Callister (or something like that) gave a talk about marriage and ways to keep a happy marriage. I know I'm quite aways off from getting married (sorry dad, but it's not comin' that quickly!) but it was a bit of a reality check of how I am holding my future husband to a pretty high spiritual standard. But have I been living my life the way I'd want my husband to be living? Am I being the kind of spouse that I'd want to be? Being on my own, I kind of hit a bit of a block with all of my spirituality. I still have a testimony, of course, but I haven't necessarily been nourishing it like I should be. I read my scriptures, but more out of my faith that they will make me pass Biology-not because it is what I need to do for myself and it's a commandment. I pray, but it is out of habit and I don't necessarily spend the time to have a sincere conversation with my Father in Heaven. I go to church, but do I go out of habit and to see all of the cute boys in my ward? I don't always think before I say things, and I don't always act the way that I'd want my Savior to see. Don't get me wrong, I haven't been falling away from the church or anything like that, I've just been letting myself slip. Elder Nielson's talk was amazing, as always. He reminded me of how I have always wanted to be a recognizable disciple of Christ. Like the quote "Live your life so that those that do not know Jesus Christ want to get to know Him because they know you,"-I need to rededicate myself.
So, I am rededicating myself to live the life that I know I want to and need to live. I am rededicating myself to stand as a witness of God, and to be mindful of my example at all times. I am rededicating myself to be kind to others, at all times-both in front of and behind them. I am rededicating myself to remembering my true worth and to always keep in mind that I am my Father in Heaven's daughter, which is a divine privilege. I am rededicating myself to always put the Lord first, because I know that He will do that for me. All of these rededications, and I know that I can do it and it will only better me and how I feel about myself.
On a lighter note, my other rededication to train for my half marathon has been going pretty good! I am increasing my endurance, but that's all the bragging I can do because it's still not a very long time. But I absolutely love that I am running again! It just makes everyday so much better. This week, I have read my Biology book every spare minute that I have. I will pass this class if it kills me! A lot of old friendships were repaired, which is so refreshing and I love it! My roommates have also started to play Christmas music already, and I am ready to rip out my ears. I love Christmas time, but I hate when Christmas music is playing before Thanksgiving-Thanksgiving is totally overlooked!! Oh well, that's my frustrations.
Here's some pictures of what I've been up to. :)
