Love Despite Of...

Well I'm starting to become a once a month blogger now...kinda sad, but each time I think about writing I find something else to do instead.

I love Sundays. They are inspiring and rejuvenating. Today I had to give a lesson on the Restoration to the Relief Society. I honestly was a bit nervous because of the RM's in the room, but wanted it to be comfortable to all. So I mostly tried to have discussion about it. Something that I was overpowered with was the feeling of love from God. I have this theory about the Gospel. And well...when it all comes down to it, its all about love. God loves us, so He gave us His son to Atone for us. We love God, so we follow His commandments. See, love. That it's basically.

Before Relief Society, I went to my ward's marriage prep class, taught by wonderful Sister Lamoreaux! Amazing. She talked about the decision we make to love someone. That in marriage, we don't just fall into love, but that we decide every day to love the person we marry. It's easy to love someone because of something....but to love someone despite of something is even greater.

I kept thinking about how that is how God loves us, and that is how we are supposed to love everyone. It is not easy, but I think with practice it becomes easier. I know that I already love who I am going to marry, because I've already made that choice. I haven't found him yet, or fallen in love with him...but whoever he is...I know I have already decided I want to love him every day despite of his short comings. And I hope that he can do the same.

Life is interesting, and its amazing to me the situations I'm put in to learn and grow. I know God is directing my life. I can feel His influence every day. I know that when I pray, He truly listens. I know that I'm blessed with this knowledge, and I know it doesn't come easy to everyone. Someone made the point today that its a choice to look for God in our lives. He doesn't just appear to us and say, "Here I am." But He gives us subtle hints, and if we are looking for those hints...we will find that He is everywhere.