Lyssa's inspirational thoughts for the day!

🥳 As I reflect on the last 26 years of my life, a lot of mixed emotions come to mind. WHOA. Not only do I turn 27 today, but I also celebrate my 5 year anniversary of going through the temple ♥️ My life has gone nowhere near how I planned it. I never would’ve guessed when I was 17 what the next 10 years would bring. Boy was I in for a ride! 🎢 There have been lots of hard times, broken hearts, and trials that were so hard, I didn’t know if I would get through. At the same time, there have been times of sheer bliss, absolute joy, and so many overwhelming feelings of gratitude and happiness. Heavenly Father has taken such good care of me! Even better than I ever could’ve imagined. I definitely didn’t plan all of this out for my life that has happened, but I am beyond BLESSED. - I graduated from Utah State with a degree. I never wanted to go to school I and I definitely didn’t think I would ever graduate, but I did it! - I decided to take a leap of faith and try out the preservice

I didn’t really put as much thought into what having Jesus Christ’s presence in my life, truly meant, until I got older. Being able to study, ponder, learn, and teach more about the life of my Savior Jesus Christ, from birth to resurrection has changed my perspective and my heart. Christ was born for me. He atoned for my sins. He died for me. He lives again for me. All of what Christ did was because of the LOVE that He has for each one of us. He has become more real to me than ever before. Not only have my prayers become more heartfelt, but I have really tried to be more Christlike. I definitely haven’t perfected this, and might not ever in this life, but I am trying. Christmas isn’t about all the gifts and the money that you spend on someone. It’s about the service you give, the love you show to your family, friends, and those around you. It’s also remembering CHRIST even more in your life and what He has done for you. It’s by the way He taught, loved, acted, how He treated al

God’s not done with you ♥️ Just when you think you’re going to end up one place, you end up somewhere different. I have really been thinking about my life lately. There are so many things that I wanted, but didn’t work out, things I wanted, but don’t have, and the paths I’ve been lead down that have gotten me where I am now. Turns out, some of those things were not what I wanted at all. Looking back, I am so so so GRATEFUL that life didn’t work out the way. My way. It worked out exactly as it was supposed to-God’s way. And it’s been so much BETTER! Better than I could’ve dreamed and or planned. I never would’ve been able to have this wonderful opportunity to meet so many wonderful kids at Bear River seminary ♥️ To be an instrument in God’s hands, gain so many wonderful friendships, and be able to change lives (and have my own life changed). I’ve been able to use my gifts that God has blessed me with and have been able to shine 🌟 It’s a humbling experience and I thank my Heavenly