stay the course...

As long as I've been a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, I am STILL amazed when I attend my church meetings and the lesson or talk is speaking directly to me. I LOVE IT!
Today's sabbath day started off peacefully for me. Sacrament meeting starts at 8a and usually every Sunday we're rushing out the door because we're late. I'm never really satisfied with how I look because I decided sleeping in was more important that waking up early enough to fix the bush on my head. Not today people. Not. to.day.
Last night I spent reading my lesson and hanging out with my boys. I gave Simione a shower, he brushed his teeth, we said family prayer and put him to bed. Daddy watched the Kahuku vs. Miliani football game while I continued with my lesson prep. I set my alarm for 5a because I was going to fix my hair today.  lol.  Surprisingly, I woke up 10 mins before my alarm went off! I got up, got myself ready and at 7a I woke my boys up. My morning prep was nice and peaceful. I kept singing the primary song, "Teach Me to Walk in The Light" and "Do You Know Who You Are?".  We made it to church just as Bishop finished announcing the opening song/opening prayer.
It really does make a difference for my day, especially my sabbath day when I prepare the night before. The difference I felt today from all other Sundays is huge!
The sacrament program was nothing short of amazing. I was reminded of what I need to do to remain in "The Light" Thank you YW presidency for strengthening my testimony of my Savior. Thank you for reminding me and encouraging me to stay the course.
I made a commitment today that I will keep the sabbath day holy. I was not perfect. But I got back up and I'm trying again.
During my scripture reading today, I came across Mosiah 5:13, "For how knoweth a man the master whom he has not served, and who is a stranger unto him, and is far from the thoughts and intents of his heart?"
I thought to myself, yes! Toga! How can you feel close to the Savior and the Lord, if you aren't serving Him? If you aren't participating in His Gospel?!? I really do LOVE when scriptures set off the lightbulb in my head :)
Here's to me staying the course and strengthen my relationship with my Father in Heaven! xo