I love tough things!

As many of you probably know, I have anxiety and depression. Awhile ago I was asked to give a talk in church. I was debating whether or not I should or rather could give it, because I get really worked up about being in front of people, by myself. As I sat in Sunday School praying about it, pondering if I should talk to my Young Women's president about finding someone else to do it. I received a very strong impression that I could and should give the talk, along with a motto my cousin sent me from her mission in Florida. "I love tough things. I am first to do tough things. I do tough things first." I instantly knew that I would give the talk, and that the Lord would help me do it. Come the day of the talk I was super-duper nervous and felt under-prepared. I kept praying all morning for the strength and peace I needed to give my talk. At the beginning of sacrament meeting I felt prompted to begin with something funny, to kind of break the ice for me and the audience. I listened to that prompting and got quite a few laughs and a a head shake from my Dad :). The rest of the talk went well, and I know that the only reason it did was because of my faith in Christ and Heavenly Father's power and love for me. My cousin  also shared this quote with me which is like my new motto and I love it so much! "Don't give up, Don't you quit. You keep walking. You keep trying. There is help and happiness ahead...You keep your chin up. It will be all right in the end. Trust God and Believe in good things to come." -Jeffrey R. Holland

I know this church is true, and that Pres. Monson is the living prophet of God on the Earth today. I am so grateful for the Spirit and the many promptings, answers, and feelings of peace I have received. I am thankful for all of you and your example and love for me. I love this gospel so much! I hope you all have an amazing week!

Love,
Kenzie