Gratitude

I cannot explain the gratitude I feel right now. I'm grateful for so many things. To have been raised in a good home, have a strong family, be at a good university, but above all things, I'm grateful for my savior. I had a great experience in the library today. I was feeling completely overwhelmed, not even scholastically, but just with preparation to be the person I want to be. I felt so far from that goal, and far from who The Lord wants me to be. As I sat there in frustration with myself , with my inability to obey at times, and just serve the will of the Lord, I got on my knees and said a prayer. No one was nearby, but even if they had been, I don't think it would be too odd, since this is a Mormon university, and its the weekend before finals. I just prayed for forgiveness, for strength and for understanding. To know how improve upon myself, to desire to accept the Lord's will and follow his commandments. I closed my prayer and got on the computer, and instead of doing the regular Facebook routine, went to LDS.org and just explored the website. I came across these very powerful videos about people in incredible circumstances and trials, and how they turned to the Lord instead of anguish. I'm not even suffering in a literal sense, so I felt like a peon, when compared to their spiritual strength. But their stories of overcoming grief , turning to the Lord, accepting losses, and accepting his will made me feel strengthened and consoled. I felt spiritually lifted and that I also needed to turn to the Lord. I'm not suffering the loss of family members or a failing body, but all suffering whether physical or not was felt by our Savior and can be healed by him. I'm so grateful that the Lord will answer our prayers, immediately , or over time and that Christ will be with us always , if we will allow him. Alright, now back to studying for math finals....