I Can Only Imagine..

I'm sitting here, listening to the song "I Can Only Imagine," by Mercy Me. I was just paroozing through peoples blogs and what not, and was just simply overcome with a feeling of love and peace. 

You might possibly wonder WHY in the world I put THIS picture. I don't really know..  I just LOVE the temple and think it will come out as the best choice for what I might have to say for this post!... if anyone reads this! 

I just marvel at the fact that one day, i'll be able to live FOREVER with my family. I can only imagine what it will be like. I love my family. My immediate family, of course, as well as my extended family. The photo above was taken at my cousin, Jake Probert's wedding. It truly was a blast having all the family there. I don't really know how to explain it- but I feel when I am together with my family, whether it be in large groups, or just my own family, I get a small glimpse of what heaven will be like. It's super hard to get this all straight and flowing, so I apologize. I suppose I'm just filled with the spirit right now, and usually when that happens to me- I write. SO today I'm doing a new blog post...it HAS been a while! 

I can only imagine,
What it will be like,
When I walk by Your side.
I can only imagine what my eyes will see,
When Your face is before me.
I can only imagine.

I love those lyrics, and this picture. I've found myself sitting on a bench surrounded by beautiful scenery and beautiful views, feeling as though this picture were true. I've learned so much about myself since I've returned from serving in the Canada Calgary Mission. The ULTIMATE lesson that's been prevalent, is this; I can not be who I want to be through my own merits. Alone I can do nothing. With the help of the Lord- I can do all things. In order to receive His help though, I have to surrender my all- and give it back to Him. 


So, I am. Each and every day is a battle to become better, to prove what I let myself become wrong. To allow myself to be what I was sent here to be!... to quote another song... "I came to win, to fight, to conquer, to thrive, I came to win, to survive, to prosper, to rise, to fly." I don't quote those to sound arrogant or egotistical, because those things are all directed at one person alone. The big bad man downstairs. 


Does this post even make sense?! I don't even know... but I know i'm enjoying just writing and putting my thoughts into words, and putting it in a place I know I can return to and read later..and hopefully will benefit from! That's why I try to keep a journal.. i need to be better though! 


Romans 12:21
-Find Joy in the Journey! 
--Ster