I have noticed that my hormones have been making me more easily offended lately... so I studied a little in my scriptures about Charity and was really struck by something in this verse
Moroni 7:45 And charity suffereth long, and is kind, and envieth not, and is not puffed up, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil, and rejoiceth not in iniquity but rejoiceth in the truth, beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things.
If I focus on the truth in every situation then I am closer to feeling charitable in that moment. For example: The truth is, I don't feel well, and that is why I am reacting this way... the truth is they are just trying to help.... the truth is they are completely ignorant..... etc. It is amazing how the spirit will help me notice the truth of all things when I am looking for it and how that will comfort me and give me peace.
My friend, Stefanie, sent me this quote and I loved it.
Neal A. Maxwell
"Enduring Well" Liahona, April 1999:
Certain forms of suffering, endured well, can actually be ennobling. Annie Swetchine said, “Those who have suffered much are like those who know many languages; they have learned to understand and be understood by all” (quoted in Neal A. Maxwell, We Will Prove Them Herewith [1982], 123).This experience hasn't been easy, but I am focused on making it work for my good. And so far, it has. It is amazing how much more grateful I am for my healthy children and their healthy births. It truly is a miracle. And I am so grateful to be in a place that makes me more understanding towards others. I now can feel more compassion towards those who go through mis-carriages, and molar pregnancies, and chemotherapy (well, this kind at least), and to those who want to have kids but can't.
Well, I am super tired, I just wanted to record a lot of the things that I've been thinking lately.
5 comments:
I love how your comment thingy says..."people who love me" I get to be the first! Yippee!
I can totally relate to your thoughts, well, most of them. I couldn't even imagine the chemo stuff you have to go through. but, I remember when I was having a hard time having children and being so very sick when I finally did get pregnant, I thought to myself the same thing about being grateful because at least it taught me to be more understanding to other peoples struggles. I remember a friend of mine telling me that "you have to always have charity and love, because everyone is fighting their own battle, and you may not even know it." I have tried to always remember her words.
I think you are absolutely AMAZING Megan! You really are!
I think your attitude today at church was amazing even though i know you are tired and probably just want to be in bed asleep. :) Not many people would be at church after having a shot of chemo! You go girl!
Megan, I haven't made comments before, but I keep up on your blog. I really admire how you are handling the entire situation. It really puts my life and my trials in perspective! I can't even begin to understand what it is like! I think about you often though and I keep you in my prayers. I hope you have a full recovery and that you may have energy to get through your days! I love you and I hope you don't have too many more shots of Chemo!
Thanks so much for commenting Saria! Nice to know that you are following along. Hope you are doing well!
Great thoughts we can all learn from...no matter what our particular struggles are.
I decided to go to the bottom of your blog page and work my way up now. I just wanted to Thank You for sharing that about charity Megan... I love reading things like that especially when its from my children. Love You... MOM
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