Trusting

What is different this time around, than all the other times?  I am holding a firm belief and trust in the Lord. I start each day with the hope that if I do all that I can, I will accomplish my goal.  I am trusting the promptings that I have been receiving, and striving to follow through.   I am acknowledging that I am not capable of doing this solely on my own, but need the support of the Savior to help lead me through.  I am have trusted in myself, my abilities, and my own understanding, and it has only led to my defeat.  Learning from my mistakes, I am turning it over to the Lord. This decision hasn't been easy, as you have read through this whole process, but I am trusting in past experiences, that have brought me my faith and testimony in the reality of relying upon the Lord.

So where has it gotten me?  Each day I wake up with a new sense of hope, I am motivated to do my best.  I rely upon the Lord to direct my day.  The temptations I face, become smaller, and less threatening when I trust in the Lord.  My ability to do what is required is increased.  I am at peace.  Beyond just this situation, I am led to make decisions for my family better, I am able to accomplish all that I need to in a day.  I become that fine oiled machine when I trust in the Lord.

I am not perfect at it yet, but each day I do, I am happier.  I am realizing my dependency upon Him, and that makes me even more grateful for the knowledge and testimony that I have of the Savior.  He is real, His Atonement is real, and He knows me better than I know myself.

Trust in the Lord with all thine heart, and he will direct your paths...

On a side note: I have lost 8 pounds total.  I am chipping away!