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Beyond Grateful

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I feel a strong urge to shout out my gratefulness to God. I keep thinking today of how blessed I am. I feel so incredibly blessed. I am so happy that I have the knowledge that God is watching over me and helps me find my way. I am so overjoyed that I know, without a single doubt, that He is there for me and everyone else. My crazy life has been in shambles for a long time and yesterday felt like it couldn't get much worse. But today I feel so calm and ready to face my future with optimism. I could have chosen different ways to deal with my problems, but I am glad that I chose this one. I know that I would not feel this peaceful feeling if I chose any other way. I understand better when the prophets in the scriptures talk about having a desire to proclaim the gospel to everyone. Why wouldn't you want to feel such happiness? Any worldly way cannot bring ultimate and long term happiness. So I want to repeat what those prophets have said, "Come unto Christ." He has gone through such horrible agony for us. Why not let Him help you? He is there, always willing. 

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Kevin said…
I am so glad you are receiving the comfort.
June 3, 2009 at 9:00 AM
Julie said…
That's awesome Michelle!
June 4, 2009 at 4:54 PM
Angela said…
I don't know why I haven't been reading this blog. I should have been. But it's nice to see that you are happy, and it's because you're doing the right thing and God is blessing you for it. I'm glad you have the peace and joy from Him. You deserve it more than anyone I know.
June 9, 2009 at 9:07 PM
Patty said…
I'm glad that you are feeling peace and thanks for reminding me to "Come unto Christ".
June 13, 2009 at 4:31 PM
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