One Week!

So today I write in pure gratitude that for one week I have made it without drinking a Diet Coke. It may seem to some like no big deal, but to one who is addicted, it is a big deal. Yes you may call this a Diet Coke'aholics anonymous meeting!! And one week is a big achievement when for most of those days I really didn't even think of drinking, or needing one.

You know I could attribute this to myself, I would be dumb to do so. I know from where the power to overcome came from, and it wasn't my will or my determination. It was following the promptings of the Spirit and then allowing the Savior to work through me. There is no way I could have accomplished this on my own. Why? You may ask. Because if you read my posts you can see how far I get relying on my own and how much I can accomplish when I rely on the Savior.

I wish I were an eloquent writer. I wish I could accurately describe my emotions. You see, I wondered how my Nanny (grandma) could give up smoking numerous packs of cigarettes a day, and join the church. I see others struggle with the addiction to smoking, and I wondered how did she do it? I have read her words and she had enough trust and faith in the Savior, that if she were to join the church (LDS) and if it was the true church, then God would have the power to help her overcome her addiction. And when she prayed for that, she never picked up a cigarette again. That is the power of relying on the Savior.

I used her experiences to help bolster my own faith. I think that is what we need from each other. To rely, and relate with one another. We are not meant to do this alone. We are not meant for mediocrity. Am I perfect? No. I have so much I want to improve and accomplish and it is through other's successes and failures, and experiences that I learn and help guide my own. I truly, most honestly believe that in order to change anything, to learn, to be guided we must first rely upon our Savior. He will direct our paths, he will lead us toward people who can help, who can encourage, who can bolster our faith when it seems lacking. Is it a coincidence that you are drawn to this blog? Is it a coincidence that you read, follow and relate with what I am going through? No. I am not saying I am here to solve your problems, or to give answers. What I am saying is that you may know how to help me, and I may write something here that may give you hope. We may need each other far more than we realize.

So, be faithful. Have hope. Know you are a beautiful human being created after the likeness of your Father in Heaven. Know you are loved.