Sunday, February 27, 2011

To you, From me.

Oh my my my... 
It has been a while my dear blog.
How I miss the many days we used to spend together.
Well, I have reached a dilemma.
There are been some controversial uproar on a few of my past post.
I have been told:
"For the sake of the human race, you should delete your blog for all eternity."

"Linsey, you are so dramatic. You embarrass yourself."

"You should give up writing. It is not one of your strong points."

I became self concious.
I cried.
I considered giving this up.

Sticks and stone may break my bones but words can never hurt me.

One of the bigger lies I have heard in my life.
Words can crush you.
To a pulp.

That is why gossiping is so dangerous.
It can destroy people's spirit.
It can damage hearts.
It can discourage people.



Hey you.
Yes, you, the person that took the time to read this post.
Please be careful with what you say to other people.
Be of good cheer and report of only good news.
Don't talk about individuals who are not present. 
And if you do, speak of their strengths and good qualities.
We were sent to the earth to be tried and tested.
We will make mistakes.
We knew that before we were sent here.
So why do we put down others, when we ourselves make mistakes?
Do we did it to make ourselves feel better?
To make our own mistake seem smaller?
Please if you have an answer let me know.

I challenge you to live a day as if the 
Savior is by your side.
Pray for courage and strength to have his spirit with you.
Would the subject matter of your conversation change?
Would your words change?
Would your actions change?
Would you change?

I tried this. And you know what?
I was happy.
Not just the momentary pleasure that you get with your friends when a silly joke is shared.
But truly happy.
The glee and content you feel when you have the spirit with you.
You feel on top of the world.
Nothing can touch you.
No one can put you down.
I am asking you to take on this challenge.
You will be pleased. I promise.

So I decided, I can't let people get to me.
I am who I am.
I am entitled to my opinion.
I am strong.
I follow my Savior.
I fall in love, and I get hurt.
If you don't like my words, then it is silly for you to be reading this.
Because I am going to say what is in the buzzing head of mine.
I am me.
I am a daughter of a King.

Song of the day:
I Will
Hilary Weeks

I made my choice
You can mark this day
The day I pledge
To take His name

I will be strong
I will be brave
Standing for Him
As I take my place

I have felt the Spirit burn truth in my heart
It’s in my heart

And I will stand
I will not fall
In a world that’s weak
I will be strong

I’ll be true
I will choose His way
Yeah I know what’s right
And I will not change

In a World where so many will not
I Will

I may be one
But one becomes two
When you stand with me
And I stand with you

As we unite
Our cause is great
We’re not just the candle
We are the flame

I will take the light He gives me
And I’ll hold it up high

I’ll hold it up high

And I will stand
I will not fall
In a world that’s weak
I will be strong

I’ll be true
I will choose His way
Yeah I know what’s right
And I will not change
In a World where so many will not
I Will

And on that note, this I leave with you. :)

2 comments:

  1. oh linsey,
    don't fret.
    your blog is one of my favorites.
    never stop writing it! :)
    love, laura

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  2. Linsey, I am so glad you are who you are- a smart, beautiful and wise young lady.

    You absolutely made the right decision in continuing your blog. I know I love reading it, and years down the line you will too.(Side note-be sure you are backing up your blog)

    So, stand your ground. Express yourself AND your emotions. Document all of the experiences that play such an important role in making you, YOU.

    <3 Melissa

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