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Insecurities

Hi my name is Lyssa. I'm 24, 5'9 ish, I'm curvy, definitely by no means "skinny", I have broad shoulders, sausage fingers that I got from my dad, and sometimes I have really low self confidence and self esteem. But you know what? That's me! I've grown to love my curves and be happy in my own skin. I've grown to love my broad shoulders. Not only do they help me to be strong but I wouldn't be complete without them. And my sausage fingers? Yes please! Those hands and fingers of mine have been through some hard times, and have seen so much.   The times I've been down in the dumps with confidence so low, I've been able to rise up and become more confident in me! In myself. In this beautiful amazing body that my Heavenly Father has given me. And guess what? Through the atonement of Jesus Christ I've been able to catch a glimpse of myself the way Heavenly Father sees me, and guys, that is something that I wish all of us could have and t

A string of fortunate events :)

As I sit and think of the day's events my day replays in my head. I think of the people I've met, the opportunities I've had for service, and the things I was able to accomplish. There were the ups and the downs, good things and the bad things, things that didn't go as "planned", but I am filled with joy and gratitude. No my life isn't perfect. It's definitely not turned out the way I have wanted it to. But I'm so glad!! I am glad that Heavenly Father knows ME and he knows my heart. He knows what will make me the most happy and what will bring me the most joy. He knows the past present and future! He knows what is going to happen today and tomorrow. He has a perfect plan for ME! I am definitely not perfect at trusting Him, nor will I ever be, but that's ok! It's the here a little there a little, precept upon precept principle that is going to get me where I need to go. Because of His Son Jesus Christ, I am able to be forgiven of my sins