Easter

Easter has brought with it a lot of thought and reflection. I have had my sweet kids with me for the weekend and we have enjoyed our time together. Although Easter is a celebration of our Savior, it is fun to watch easter egg hunts and laughing children. They bring so much joy into my life and I thank my Heavenly Father every day for the opportunity to be a father.

There are two phrases that I am trying to live by. "One day at a time" and "God is in charge." Certain events in my life lately have helped me to realize how important it is that we remember this. Our lives are a constant progression with ups and downs and hardships and triumphs. At times, we want so badly for things to work out in a certain way. We may pray for it or focus on it a lot. We may want time to move faster or be able to skip necessary steps. But the Lord has a plan for all of us and he really is in charge. Our decisions definitely can help determine the outcome but it is all in God's time frame. Each day is a gift and an opportunity to become better. As we strive to do what is right, God will lead us down the right path. Sometimes it is very hard to have this faith. It can be difficult to completely rely on Him. But it will all work out in the end. One way or another, our lives will be great as long as we endure to the end and we use the Atonement constantly in our lives.

An incredible person in my life told me that "God misses us and one day at a time we'll get closer to succeeding at life and make it back to Him." Focus on the positive. Focus on living a Christ-like life. Focus on helping others and being the best you can. Realize and admit your shortcomings and weaknesses. Ask God for forgiveness constantly. I am so grateful for Easter Sunday, the Atonement and Resurrection, and living angels that are in my life. I have so much more to improve on and to accomplish. I know that I have challenges and struggles ahead of me. But this is my comfort and motivation:

One day at a time. God is in charge.