I am sorry that I haven't written in so long. I could say that it was because I have been so busy, which I have, but that is not the real reason. The truth is that I have had a couple of hard months, not really because anthing terrible happened. I have just felt disconnected from my spirituality. If that makes any sense. I think I had reached a certain point and was having a hard time reaching the next level. This probly sounds confusing to everyone, but it makes sense to me. Anyway, I have been really studying, pondering, and praying lately and I feel so much better. I think our relationship with the Lord takes work, sometimes I have to work harder than others, but I should always be working at it. Anyway, I was thinking and meditating this morning and I had a scripture come to my mind.
Alma 5:14 "And now behold, I ask of you, my brethren of the church (he is talking to us, members of his church), have ye spiritually been born of God? Have ye received his image in your countenances? Have ye experienced this mighty change in your hearts?"
I could not get this scripture out of my head. I've been thinking about it all day. So here are my thoughts and my questions. How does recieving Christ's image in our countenances relate to our self image? Are they interconnecte? If we truly have Christ's image in our countenance how would we feel about ourselves? What would our self perceptions and self worth be? How would this change our hearts? Would it change our desires, and what we view as important? How does all of this tie in with being spiritually born of God?
I have been thinking about this all day. I would love to get all of your (all five of my readers=) inputs on this. How do you think this scripture is relevent to our self worth and our self perception? What touches you about this scrpipture. I would really love it if you would all respond! I am going to keep thinking and praying about it and write my response in the next couple of days. One thing I have learned is that their is a wealth of knowledge in the scriptures. One sentance can give us so much understanding. I think that we need to not only read over the scriptures, but delve into them. Really study them, and ask how we can apply them in our lives. I know that the spirit whispered this scripture to me for a reason, and I know that there is deeper meaning and understanding that can come from asking ourselves questions like these. I look forward to reading everyone's response.
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I know when his image is in my countenance by how my children and husband look at me. Somedays I'm just "on". I feel good, I stay on top of things, I treat everyone with love and respect, and I'm really happy. My kids and husband are happier too. I love those days. Everything is so clear, I'm close to the Holy Ghost's guidance, and I feel grateful. These days happen when I'm doing my part with scripture study, purposeful prayer, and healthy life habits (can we say sleep, I know it's 2am!). It's times when I'm striving to be like Him. Working. Serving. Loving. I love myself on those days.
PS I picked a topic for next week...Gratitude. Please tell the other girls.
I think that when we really have Him as the focus in our lives we can see ourselves as He sees us. Perfect...despite all our imperfections. His love is limitless, and yet it is still finite enough to included us each individually. He knows our hearts and our true selves and His greatest desire for each of us is that we reach our true potential. The first step in that journey is to see ourselves through His eyes... Love ya.
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