little tidbit

I have been thinking about my family a lot lately, which I guess is normal, however, certain members of my family are going through challenges that no one could have foreseen and my heart has been aching for them. Also myself, I have been also struggling with my own issues in life. Most of my issues are not unique as many women have them, but I have been having a hard time knowing what to do about them. I have been trying to keep my mind and body healthy, but maybe not doing as much as I could to keep my spirit healthy.
I just read a blog from a long time family friend, who has an amazing life and she posted this and I told her I was going to steal it from her because it was so wonderful!

It is an excerpt from Elder Holland in his talk For Times of Trouble:

In the gospel of Jesus Christ you have help from both sides of the veil and you must never forget that. When disappointment and discouragement strike—and they will—you remember and never forget that if our eyes could be opened we would see horses and chariots of fire as far as the eye can see riding at reckless speed to come to our protection. They will always be there, these armies of heaven, in defense of Abraham’s seed. I close with this promise from heaven. “Verily, verily, I say unto you, ye are little children, and ye have not as yet understood how great blessings the Father hath in his own hands and prepared for you;“And ye cannot bear all things now; nevertheless, be of good cheer, for I will lead you along.”“… I will go before your face. I will be on your right hand and on your left, … and mine angels [shall be] round about you, to bear you up.“… The kingdom is yours and the blessings thereof are yours, and the riches of eternity are yours.” (D&C 78:17–18; D&C 84:88; D&C 78:18.)"

I am forever grateful for the 'tender mercies' from our Heavenly Father and grateful for His gospel in my life. I know I don't do enough and yet I am blessed with unmeasurable blessings. Thank you Jessica for posting this and helping me remember!