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Prepared not Scared !!


     One of my favourite mottos to live by for numerous reasons is “prepared not scared” I used it on my mission, I need it when teaching lessons as I get so nervous, but knowing I have enough information in front of me I am able to give the lesson and follow the spirit. As a side job i make and sell sugar cookies, if I do not prepare and make them in steps ….well then I am scared and this will result in an all nighter and the after effects of an all nighter that aren’t too pretty for those around me..just ask my husband and kids. 
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  So in relation to the question are you prepared for tough times that are now upon us and that are growing increasingly ? The answer is not fully but I am in the process of preparing and well i am trying.  I am preparing myself and my family as I take heed to the watchman on the tower our prophet president Nelson and the twelve apostles who are giving us continuous guidance how we can survive in these perilous times. 
The latest revelation of come follow me gospel centred study in the home I feel has been put before us to prepare for these tough times and to bring the family together in open discussions teaching each other and helping each other to help stay strong in these challenging times. One of my favourite talks from April 2019  general conference is from Elder Rasband “ Build a fortress of spirituality and protection,” To quote from his talk “for our safety we must build a fortress of spirituality and protection for our very souls , a fortress that will not penetrated by the evil one”. Then lists ways we can fortify ourselves in troubled times
We are obedient
We trust the lord
We stand for the truth
We make and renew our covenants
We should have integrity in all that we do
I especially love when he said “we should develop discernment and discipline so that we do not have to continually determine what is right and what is wrong.
It is getting harder and harder to stick by and stand for the truths we know , it is getting harder not offend or be bullied by taking a stand especially on social Media.  To tell you the truth I am quite shy and find it hard to speak up and worry about offending people or saying the wrong thing.  However I know I can live by example testifying of the gospel in the way I choose to live, in the happiness and eternal blessing of an eternal marriage and in the way I  treat people.  It’s hard but I know president Nelsons words to be true that “the lord will protect us as our families as we stand for marriage and remain true and faithful.


References
Elder Ronald A Rasband of the Quurom of the twelve Apostles. 
April 2019 General Conference
"Build a fortress of spirituality and protection"
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2019/04/56rasband?lang=eng


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