We all have a destiny, we just have to find it
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What is best than to have everlasting joy? I get it, it always seems to be uphill, trudging through trials and tribulation through a life that can easily be seen as unhappy, as miserable, as something nobody understands. That doesn't mean the beauty of joy shouldn't exist between that. Over the last couple of days I have had the opportunity to listen to the Church of Jesus Christ General Conference, and let me tell you. It was amazing! It doesn't matter if you are part of this religion or not, it provides a form of inspiration that you will never forget. While I noticed many themes within the many speakers of this conference, there is one particular subject that I would like to just bring up to everyone. I think you already know what it is. Joy. When I found out I could not serve a teaching mission I have felt so strong about, I didn't receive the confusion and misery that would be expected when it seemed my hopes and dreams were crushed. Although I did feel a lot of confusion later, I was blessed with a peace and understanding in my heart. I came to work with a smile on my face and although it hurt to talk about what happened, it seemed that it was meant to happen. Heavenly Father had a plan for me, perhaps the mission he had told me I needed to serve was something else. Many people were confused, unsure why I was still smiling, why I still had a skip in my step and claiming that I was okay. I will admit, I did cry the night I found out, I did have moments trying to rethink the life I thought I had planned. But between all that, I felt the empowering beauty of joy. Joy is there. Joy can even exist after a death. I know it's a tender subject, but how beautiful is it to know that whoever passed away has completed their journey and are joyfully returning to their father in Heaven just like we will when we are finished with this mortal life. Although it may be sad for the loss of a loved one, to know that you won't get to see them for a long time, you know they are in a happy place in Heaven, and you will get to see them again. Joy is everywhere. Every trial has a reason, every moment strengthens you and takes you on an adventure that brings obstacles that may get in the way. We did not come to this earth to have misery, we came because "Adam fell that men might be; and men are, that they might have joy." (2 Nephi 2:25). We have a beautiful destiny ahead of us filled with obstacles, trials, sickness, love, knowledge, affliction, but most of all, it is filled with joy. Please know your life is valued. That is why you are are here on this earth, you hold an important part in this world that nobody else could fulfill. Your personality, your love, your seeking to be a better individual, we need you. It may be hard right now, but God didn't put you on this earth to be miserable. He came because he wanted you to have joy. So enjoy the tender mercies, the love, the joy that others may bring you. Appreciate the moments that made you smile, the moments that were hard but helped you learn a powerful lesson, the moments that you felt peace. God loves you. Joy can be entirely from just knowing that. So as I close up with this post, I would just like to encourage one thing if you haven't already done it. I would encourage you to watch General Conference. I will provide a link below to watch it. If your time does not allow to watch all four sessions, allow me to tell you some of the talks that inspired me to speak to you about the beauty of joy. I do know our destiny is personalized to us, and that God has given us the pure joy and love of Christ. While we continue to grow and learn, He will always be there to provide joy for us if we allow ourselves to let Him in. Here is the links for the sessions/talks: Saturday Sessions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-6qqcQNjQI Sunday Sessions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oz_Xkb_x_K8 Dieter F Uchdorf: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYt6hZraglI D Todd Budge: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3I0xt-XFr9o D Todd Christopherson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKjWiNhkNVI Terence W Vinson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MbHOFF_CI1Y Reyna J Aburto: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FIgCjjDdsHs
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Kaylee CasuttI have been writing for over eight years now and have been both building to publish my first book and serve as a service-missionary of The Church Of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Everything I write will contribute to the journey destined I have been striving to find and build. Archives
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