The Plan of Happiness

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I am so incredibly blessed to have the everlasting plan of happiness in my life. The Gospel of Jesus Christ is a part of everything that I am. I have had so much going on in my life these past few weeks, and I could very easily be in bed all day in a deep state of depression. I could very easily have had a nervous breakdown, and yet, I am completely at peace, and I feel true joy right now.
My Heavenly Father loves me SO much that He has given me all the help I need to feel this way as long as I came to Him and asked. I could very easily blame many people, including my Father in Heaven for the trials I've had lately, and be very angry and bitter. But, one thing that I have learned during all this was very eloquently expressed by President James E Faust when he said, "Every single trial and tribulation you go through in this life is absolutely necessary for your salvation." That really put this all into a whole new perspective for me. Bonnie D Parkin said, "When was the last time you thanked your Father in Heaven for a trial?" As I applied that concept to my prayers I saw my life changing. With each new trial that came along, I had a glimpse of it in an eternal perspective. I found it much easier to see the lesson I needed to learn out of that trial, and I quickly recovered. It's such an amazing thing! I wish EVERY SINGLE PERSON on this earth can have this amazing experience!

No matter how hard my trials get (and they aren't a walk in the park!) I absolutely 100% can stay at peace and have joy in my life. Nothing brings greater Joy than to know without a doubt that my Father in Heaven hears each and every prayer I utter, is willing to help me with anything I need, and loves me infinitely. I wish I could help every person in the world have this wonderful feeling.

A very good friend of mine shared one of his favorite scriptures with me recently. "Behold I say unto you that whoso believeth in Christ, doubting nothing, whatsoever he shall ask the Father in the name of Christ it shall be granted him; and this promise is unto all, even unto the ends of the earth." -Mormon 9:21. I know that this friend of mine was in tune with the spirit when he shared this with me, because I needed it so much right then. For that I am eternally grateful.

John B Dickson said, "As you commit to the will of the Lord, He will strengthen you." I testify that this is true, because I have seen the Lord's Hand in my life, strengthening me through all my trials, as I turn my will over to Him. I know that He loves me. I know that He wants what is best for me. I know without a doubt that this gospel is true. I know that my Savior suffered in the Garden of Gethsemane for me, I know He hung on the cross and died for me, and I know that he was resurrected three days later for me. I know that my Father in Heaven, despite the numberless cosmos he has created, hears each and every one of my prayers. I know that the Book of Mormon is true, and through it, the Spirit can touch your life in ways that nothing else can. I know that with each and every trial I have, I am growing into a better person, working my way towards exaltation. I know that I am blessed and strengthened every time I keep my commitment to live in the world, but not be of the world. I know that I am a daughter of God, and with His help, I can do anything. I say this in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.