Things I KNOW...

Just wanted to share a few things that I KNOW.

I know I have much to learn. I know that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints is true. I know that we have a living Prophet on the earth today. I know that this is a Church of work. I know that I am a Child of God! I also know that, that alone does not ensure my place in heaven. I know that I was with my Heavenly Father before I came to earth. I know that I am grateful for the gospel and the blessings it brings into my life.

I know that people are not perfect, and neither am I. I know that if we let them people will help us give up our eternal salvation. I know that people can only offend when we are looking for offense. I know that I am much more judgemental than is good for me. I know that no matter how hard I work at my calling I can't please everyone. I know there will always be someone who wants to make a bigger deal out of things than is really necessary. I know that in the end we are each responsible for our own choices and our salvation.

I know that life is hard and we often make it harder by our attitude. I know that some people never really grow up and learn how to deal with things like an adult. I know that sometimes it's easier to say I quit than figure out how to get through it. I know that quiting only makes things worse. I know that God will not ever force Him self or His will upon us. I know that anything worth having is worth working and fighting for. I know that expecting praise for our efforts is the wrong reason for doing something. I know that letting one unhappy person stop us from seeing the good we are doing doesn't make sense. I know that we are often our own worst enemy.

I know that doing the best we can is all we can do. I know that we must stay strong in our resolve to do right, for if we falter Satan is waiting to pull us down. I know that Satan only has the power when we give it to him. I know that in the end the Lord will never leave us alone. I know He will help us return. I know He will not make us return. I know it is truly up to us, our attitudes, our response to others, our efforts, our salvation. I know we have the tools and the means to return if only we would use them wisely.