Spring and Miracles

 

In my traditional New Year's post this past January, I outlined that one of my main goals and objectives for this year 2023 is to look for and expect miracles.  Basically I decided that this is my theme for 2023, based on a talk given by our current latter day prophet, President Russell M Nelson, back in April of 2022.  Today in our Sacrament Meeting, one of our speakers referred to this talk, so I've decided to take a few minutes and recognize some of the many miracles that I have seen so far this year in 2023.  Some of these may not seem very great of important to many people, but to me they all point to the hand and role that God, our loving Heavenly Father has in our lives.  

This year so far has continued to be somewhat challenging overall and world-wide, but I and my family have also been very blessed.

1.  We have jobs and comfortable homes

2.  We have all experienced overall good health, with no major illness or accidents.  This is no small blessing for us.

3.  Our area, which has been experiencing several years of quite severe drought has received record amounts of snowfall.  

4.  So far, we have had a fairly cool spring, with more moisture and a relatively slow snowmelt with no major flooding in the area.

5.  Both dear sons and their wives, who have had fertility issues in the past, are now expecting new baby boys this coming summer.  We are so excited for everyone to add these precious lives to our families.

6.  Other extended family members have experienced miraculous help and healing with medical issues with their children/grandchildren.

7.  Dear daughter 4 was able to find a new full time job with benefits which will help her with many of her immediate future goals.

8.  Dear daughter 2 has been inactively looking for a new home to purchase since moving back home over a year ago.  She recently made her first very offer to buy a condo that meets her needs and the majority of her wants.  Her first offer was accepted the same day in a still fairly tight housing market.  

9.  After months of snow and cold weather, the spring flowers are finally blooming.  Grandma's gardens now have hyacinths, daffodils, pansies and tulips in bloom!  I love spring and the miracle of new life each and every year!!

10.  A family friend has been blessed with a successful triple bypass heart surgery, and is on the road to recovery.

11.  Another friend was recently in an auto accident where his vehicle slid sideways into a semi trailer.  He had the presence of mind to duck into the passenger seat, and spared major injury.

I'm sure there are many many other examples of miracles happening around us every single day.  Light and truth are here on the earth.  The knowledge and power of God are expanding and the veil over the earth is beginning to burst!  I'm so grateful to live in this challenging yet wonderful time!!  Miracles are happening, and will continue to happen in the coming weeks, months and years. 

In his talk, President Nelson shared five ways we can create spiritual momentum in our lives:  1.  Make and Keep Covenants, 2. Repent  3.  Learn About God  4.  Seek Miracles, and 5.  End conflict.  Please feel free to check out this wonderful advice from a living prophet:

What miracles have you seen in your life this year?