Ah, My Old Friend...

I have recently come to the realization that I have become complacent. I just let Life go on and I don't try very hard to do those things that I should be doing in my everyday life. I hit the pillow at night and think, "Oh, yeah, I forgot to pray... I will in the morning...zzzzzz". Yeah. Then I don't because I'm in a rush and I don't make the time for it. I haven't been reading my scriptures, saying my prayers, pondering, asking for guidance, reaching in any way for help from my Father in Heaven. I must say it was getting pathetic. I would go to Church on Sundays and listen to the lessons and come home wondering why I didn't feel anything. Hmmmm. Yeah.
It hit me that I needed to make a change. So, I have been. For two weeks now, I have been saying prayers on my knees at night, reading in my scriptures, reading scriptures with my children each morning, pondering, and really trying to get that help from above that is so readily available if we just ask.
I must tell you that I feel so much better! So much of my life goes smoother. The children love reading scriptures in the morning before we start homeschool. (It postpones the dreaded Math homework!) It is just wonderful. They are learning so much and I can't believe I've missed out on this! I would encourage you, if you're not doing it, to start! It really does make a difference. I remember the days in High School and College when I was reading scriptures and studying the gospel nightly for my seminary and institute classes and how strong I felt. I felt like I could do anything. I was positive about obstacles that came my way. I had lost that and now I feel like I'm getting it back. It feels like I'm getting reacquainted with an old friend. Hopefully we won't lose touch again! I hope to stick with this for many days and years to come... Hold me to it, won't you?!