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"Not All Who Wander Are Lost"

I absolutely adore that quote. It has always been a favorite, ever since I heard it, but especially recently as I have been searching to find myself. And I know how cheesy and cliched that sounds, believe me I am aware, but it is so completely true.

I have struggled.

And sometimes it is hard for me to admit that because as my family and friends can attest I am sort of a stubborn person. But it is true. The last year has been a difficult one for me. For a lot of different reasons. And I am having to discover more fully who I am.

And today while sitting in Sacrament meeting, after a weekend that was another test of my faith and strength, I was thinking about the last year and everything I have gone through. 
I was thinking about obedience.
I was thinking about the SPIRITUAL GIANTS sitting with me on the bench.
I was thinking about the gospel and my Savior, Jesus Christ. And I was thinking about this quote.

"Not all who wander are lost"

My Savior Atoned for my sins and the sins of the world. And there is nothing I can do in this life that He wont forgive me for. And for that I am grateful.

I go to church each week. I read my scriptures each night. I partake of the sacrament and I pray daily. 
I have a testimony of the Book of Mormon and the gospel of Jesus Christ.

But I feel like I have wandered.

Thankfully though, we have a wise Father in Heaven who knew before hand that that would probably happen, and so he prepared a way for me to get back on track. He knew I would need help. He knew I would struggle. And He knew that this year (and all the other trials in my life) is something I can get through. I cant do it on my own, but I CAN DO IT. 

Not all who wander are lost. Not all who stray just a little bit are gone forever. And how great is that? Otherwise where would any of us be? Cause none of us are perfect, by any means, especially not me. I need to put my trust and faith in Him. And my trials will still be hard, but they will be easier to endure, and I will be happier, because I will be living more like Christ. I am so grateful for the opportunity I had today to partake of the sacrament, and feel the spirit. I am blessed.

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