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Prayer plays a major role in my life. It has evolved from something I did before I went to sleep to something that I carry with me throughout my day. Prayer moved from minutes every night to the most important element of my life. I have watched the movie Overcomer (2019) several times, and one particular scene is embedded in my mind. The Character John Harrison visits a man he has just met, named Thomas Hill, in the hospital. As John was leaving, he said, “Good to meet you, Thomas. I will be praying for you.” On John’s next…
Every year during the holiday season, I like to remind myself that not everybody shares the same expectations regarding the holidays and traditions, particularly when it comes to what makes us comfortable. Thinking about those who attend, I ask myself what might make the holiday more joyful for them and their families. Each year brings change to our lives, and aging relatives who may not wish to venture out during the holidays. The passing of friends and relatives, new marriages, extended family, and young children enjoying the celebration all change the dynamics of our traditions. Most years, my mother or…
Paraphrasing from a monthly Zoom call with Dr. Issam Nemeh, we need to get over it, get over ourselves, and get out of our own heads using our love. Taking our love, prayer, and forgiveness and putting them into action. Daily prioritizing living with a perspective of love. A kind of love that allows us to look at all things with kindness and compassion. When we love the Lord and our neighbors as written in the Commandments, we are better able to navigate the chaos in the world and focus on what helps us maintain peace as we move through…
Throughout my life, I have found it helpful to think before I act, hence the 24-hour rule. Before I act on what is bothering me, I give myself at least a day to evaluate the validity of the issue and how best to address the problem. Time seems to help me better focus on all sides of the issue. Thinking about why I feel the way I do, and is this really the issue, or is there something else interfering with how I feel? It is through prayer that I find my answers. The moment I feel stress, worry…