We're All Short.

I'll never forget the day when my companion and I were searching for what scripture we could share to an investigator who just was too scared to keep her commitment of attending church-due to the insecurity of not having a skirt or dress to wear. We had taught all we could about the Sabbath day, how God loves us for who we are, and even explaining that the most important part was partaking of the Sacrament. She wouldn't have it, and somehow an excuse or inconvenience would always come up where she couldn't attend last minute.

As my companion came across a scripture that seemed all too abrupt for me at the beginning, I can now appreciate what it taught,

"For we all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God." (Romans 3:23)

Lately I have felt that. 

The end of a year is great to reflect on exactly where we are at, and what we want to accomplish for the upcoming year. But, if you're like me you may tend to think, "shoot. I could have used my time more wisely here, here, or here...why did I choose to scroll Instagram or take a nap instead?!" (Trust me, this is a common occurrence. ;))

But sometimes it's hard to see what we have truly accomplished and see those around us who seem to have not only their life together but their future children, neighbors, and even their dog...Something hard to live up to right? 

One of the greatest pieces of advice comes from a prophet of God who tells us, that no matter how much we feel that we have fallen short-we truly have so much potential within ourselves. 

So remember, that if you struggle-you're certainly not alone. I whole-heartedly welcome New Years Resolutions that begin on January 1st with an unwavering enthusiasm and end on January 3rd with a desire to start the next year with less resolutions, because I too have done the same. It's ok if we feel at times that we are failing or have way too much to improve-because the good thing about this life is that we all sin. We all come short of the glory of God-but that was His plan all along because He chose to send His Son since the very beginning. So if you feel like you're struggling, maybe even drowning in a never ending list of to-dos, if you feel like those 10 pounds you've spent 10 years to lose have only come to 10 extra pounds gained, or you feel like maybe the world around you is perfect and you aren't-you are welcome to join me to lean on your Savior Jesus Christ. I know that in, of, and through Him is true and everlasting happiness. That even when I can't love myself, He somehow finds a way to love me and make it known. 

So be sure that if you feel like you are falling short of the love of God that you certainly deserve, to just remember- we all are. It's always good to know that we didn't come to this life perfect and we won't leave perfect either. And that's only because our Heavenly Father truly loves us to make us come short of His glory, so in such a state we can find glory in His Son, Jesus Christ. Isn't that wonderful?

I've been getting really excited for the new Come, Follow Me curriculum that today Jake and I even set some goals for it! If you need to know where to begin, start here. For now, we are focusing on 3 simple goals. 

And if you're still not feeling it, I invite you to listen, watch, or read one of my favorite talks of all time! You can click here to see what little changes you may need to make to realize how amazing you are!