Wow, I’m really cutting it close this week—but it’s still
Tuesday! (Barely) My quote this week comes from a song, or rather, a hymn.
Uplifting music is a great way to feel the spirit. I love the line from the
hymn “I Believe in Christ” (No. 134) in the fourth verse: “I believe in Christ;
so come what may.” This sentence brings courage to me. I know that with Christ,
all things are possible. As long as I believe in and trust Him, it doesn’t
matter what comes my way; I’ll be able to get through it. Since this post is a
little short right now and while I’m talking about hymns, I might as well
include an excerpt from one of my favorite hymns. I discovered this hymn last
year in institute. It’s hymn number 235: “Should You Feel Inclined to Censure”.
I don’t think it’s very well known, but it’s a good one. The word censure means judge. I think we all
struggle a bit with judging. It’s how we make sense of the world around us; how
we determine whether something is good or bad for us. However, sometimes it
interferes with relationships. The part that hits me the hardest in this hymn
is the last phrase: “…those of whom we thought unkindly oft become our warmest
friends.” I know this holds true in my life; many times I have let judgments
get in the way of friendships. I often realize I’ve become good friends with
someone I’ve misjudged. I’m working on combating these initial thoughts so I
can be more accepting of people I meet.
"People often say motivation doesn't last. Well, neither does bathing; that's why we recommend it daily." -Zig Ziglar
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Untapped Potential
I heard the following quote in my institute class last
semester: “How often we are admonished not to waste time. What an absurdity. We
can’t waste time, or spend it, or save it. It is like warning a fish in the
ocean not to waste water. We have no influence at all on time, any more than we
have on space. We are born in it; it surrounds us all. What we can waste—and do—is
ourselves. The personal tragedy—the waste—lies in what we do not give, the
efforts we do not make, the powers we do not use, the happiness we do not earn,
the kindness we neglect to bestow, the noble though and deeds that could be
ours if only we realized why we are here. You say you are wasting time. Correct
yourself. Say, frankly; ‘I am wasting me.’” –Guideposts May 1959. This is one
of my all-time favorite quotes; it’s so eloquently illustrated that I have but
little to add. We have mounds and mounds of untapped potential, so what’s
holding us back? I know for me, it’s daunting and overwhelming. We have so many
other things we’re trying to keep up with: school, work, family and friends,
exercise, and religion. To reach our potential we’ve just got to start small
and keep going. If it’s too overwhelming, we won’t do anything. The best thing
to do is break it down, make small goals, and be persistent. Pretty soon we’ll
see that we’ve made progress.
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Problems
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
Friends
Today’s quote is brought to us by C.S. Lewis: “In
friendship, we think we have chosen our peers. In reality, a few years’
difference in the dates of our births, a few more miles between certain houses,
the choice of one university instead of another...the accident of a topic being
raised or not raised at a first meeting—any of these chances might have kept us
apart. But, for a Christian, there are, strictly speaking, no chances. A secret
Master of the Ceremonies has been at work. Christ, who said to the disciples
‘Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you,’ can truly say to every group of
Christian friends ‘You have not chosen one another but I have chosen you for
one another.’ ” This quote really resonates with me. I feel as though I have
the friends I do for a reason. I have been blessed with great friends: my
family members, my roommates, people I’ve met in my classes, ward members…the
list goes on and on. Chances are, you’re one of them :) Thank you for the
friendship you’ve shown me.
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
Renovation
I decided it was time for my blog to have a makeover. Before this, I had all my quotes strewn about haphazardly in an unorganized fashion. So, I started from scratch and this is what I've got. From now on, I'm going to post a quote along with a personal experience, belief, or thought. I figure this will add more meaning, as well as give me an opportunity to get on my soapbox (who doesn't love that?)
Since I'm sort of talking about beginnings, I'm going to start where I began. Me. Jennifer Nicole King. I was born on November 30th, 1992 to a lovely mother: Katherine King. That's who this post is really about, because I wouldn't be anywhere without her. The quote to go along with this motherly tribute is by John A. Widtsoe: "I should never for a moment forget my duty towards my mother. She has made me who I am and will greatly influence the person I become. She has spent the better portion of her life in my behalf and I owe her all the honor, respect, and affection I can give." My love and appreciation for my mom seems to grow as I get older. I was a stinker of a teenager and didn't always give her the respect she deserves. I so desperately need her in my life! I love her. Go tell your mother how much you love her. I dare you.
Since I'm sort of talking about beginnings, I'm going to start where I began. Me. Jennifer Nicole King. I was born on November 30th, 1992 to a lovely mother: Katherine King. That's who this post is really about, because I wouldn't be anywhere without her. The quote to go along with this motherly tribute is by John A. Widtsoe: "I should never for a moment forget my duty towards my mother. She has made me who I am and will greatly influence the person I become. She has spent the better portion of her life in my behalf and I owe her all the honor, respect, and affection I can give." My love and appreciation for my mom seems to grow as I get older. I was a stinker of a teenager and didn't always give her the respect she deserves. I so desperately need her in my life! I love her. Go tell your mother how much you love her. I dare you.
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