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"I am come a light into the world, that whosoever believeth on me should not abide in darkness."

-John 12:46



I know that my Redeemer lives and loves me too. There are times when I have questioned my faith in the Father and the Savior and if I really still believed it. Times where I have relied more on the world and myself than on God. Let me tell you now, that it is not worth it. It is NEVER worth it. I can testify without a doubt in my mind that Heavenly Father hears you, and knows your name. He never forgets you; even when you forget him. Jesus Christ knows every sorrow and every pain. Never feel that you have been left alone. I know that sounds easy for me to say, but it's never easy to accept when you are the one hurting. Trust me I know, when you are in your darkest hours, hearing comforting words and reminders of your faith never seem to work. But I know that if you truly seek happiness and goodness, you can do it. I have done it. It is not easy. You must come to "a mighty change of heart" and must be patient as you seek out the Lord. You must seek him in every way. You must show him that you want to be his disciple. And it will happen. You CAN find what you are looking for. And I am here to testify that the things you are looking for are never right unless Jesus Christ is the core and center of your endeavors. I love my Savior and my Father in Heaven. I know that it is up to me to come closer to them and be worthy to dwell in their presence again. Dear friends, they love you, and want you near them. Come back to the light and help others who want to come back to the light. I know these things to be true without a doubt in my mind. In the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.

Thought for the day:

"You must first have revelation that you can receive revelation."

I guess sometimes it takes a bit of confidence and faith in ourselves and God in order to receive Saygobedos again. Especially after you've stopped for awhile and feel like you should know exactly how to do it and be able to start again in a heartbeat. It kinda seems like there's this obligation that you should be better at them than before, and sometimes you are, but often times we must restart our Saygobedo engines. Only through the pure basics can we begin our journey to saygobedos again. It's more like an awakening every time you get lost in the world and get caught up in yourself, that you must wake up to saygobedos again. But the door to saygobedo opportunities is always before us and we must open it over and over again. 

Definition of SayGoBeDo

The definition of SayGoBeDo is on Urban Dicitonary thanks to Tia! Click the title to follow the link to see for yourself! :)

Never give up!

Yes, I really do exist. I must admit, sometimes it takes Tia posting to remind me to post again. But hey, here I am, and I feel so alive! Today has been amazing all because I have followed Saygobedo's. I've been sick for about a week with a cold, and today my choir had a competition that I really wanted to participate in. Waking up I was almost sure that I would not be able to sing in the competition. I wasn't even going to bring my choir dress to school, I could barely talk, let alone sing! But the little voice inside told me to bring my dress, and so I did. As the day went on, I tried to save my voice, hoping I might be able to sing. Arriving at the competition, I was still unsure about my voice. As we were sitting listening to other choirs, I saw a girl in my choir sitting all by herself. I have always thought that this girl is really neat and cool to be around, I was so surprized she was sitting alone. I felt the need to go sit by her, and so I did. We started talking and I realized what a truly amazing person she is. We talked about so many things and I ended up making a really good friend. When our choir practiced before getting on stage, I could sing and I was amazed. We sang in our competition, and we received the highest score possible. It felt so good and I am so glad I could have contributed to it! I love Saygobedo's and it makes me so happy when they turn out. It makes me realize that the daily trials really are worth it when you see the blessings from them. I leave you with this quote:

“It may be that when we no longer know what to do, we have come to our real work, and when we no longer know which way to go, we have begun our real journey.” - Wendell Berry

Sometimes we feel lost, and that's natural, it's a part of life. You never are truly lost though when you follow your heart. Never give up, you never know when it's going to be most important :)

Go out on a limb

SayGoBeDo blog, I've come back once again! Conference weekend is always an imspiring, uplifting and idea generating time when I recieve more SayGoBeDos and get called back to the long forgotten ones. It's always interesting to see how things change in such a short ammount of time. I've already sunk deep into the routine of every day school, doctors, work and friends that I forget about the things that make me happiest, SayGoBeDos! I'm really starting to miss them! I miss serving others and feel the joy and selfworth that comes from uplifting others. I miss the inspiration and the great enlightenment I feel when I'm following them and I miss having direction. But that doesn't mean I've ignored them all together. They still come in small quantities and opportunities. Just last Sunday I was prompted to invite my friend to a youth church meeting on Sunday night at my bishops house. Although I felt judged because he is in fact a member and to others it seems like a small thing to bring a member friend to a church activity, but I know for a fact it was supposed to happen. For some reason my friend was supposed to be there and get to talk to the missionaries and feel the spirit. I'm greatful I listened to the spirit. And because of it he is coming to watch General Conference with me tomorrow at the church so he can talk to those missionaries again.

I've also recieved a big SayGoBeDo in the last couple of days that I'm supposed to write a cookbook and publish it before I leave in July. I have approximately two months to write it and finish it. It's a bit stressful, but I'm so excited! I know that I will never regret it and I will have it as a resume for when I apply for jobs in college.

And on a much smaller scale, or maybe even an odder scale to most of you, I've been given the SayGoBeDo that me as a person needs to step away from my stressful life this summer and refind myself. I need to meditate and strengthen my body at home before I take on the world again. I'm going to find small adventures that I can do and do them! Like mountain biking, climbing a 14er and tubing the Plate. So that's my summer plan! To stay home and find my inner peace hahaha :D

SayGoBeDos will come if you listen, they can direct you every day. Never give up on them, because they will never give up on you. Good luck as you set out to conquer them! May God be with you. As Babe Ruth once said, "Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game."

Security is mostly a superstition. It does not exist in nature, nor do the children of men as a whole experience it. Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure. Life is either a daring adventure, or nothing.

~Helen Keller



Take a Stand

Gosh dang it Tia!!! I go to your fireside on Say Go Be Do and next thing I know I get this BIG one!!! What the heck!

Well, moving on, this Say Go Be Do like I said is a Big one. The biggest I think that I've ever had. And because of the potential size that this can achieve I want to hear some feedback from anyone and everyone. PLEASE, help me out!!! Help me by answering these questions truthfully.

1. What does America mean to you?

2. What do we, as citizens (young and not so young:), need to know or do in order to restore America to its past greatness?

I ask this because I see a great change in our nation. We have lost the vigor in defending our foundation, the Constitution, the Declaration of Independence; those great, inspired founding documents. I see us, our nation, as a people who love our rights but aren't willing to do all that much to defend them.

In all honesty, I'm scared for our country. I'm scared that I won't be able to go on a mission because our country will be ushered into World War III. I'm scared that doesn't happen, then I will be recalled from my mission early, or that when I return, by nation will be so our of touch with its foundation that I really won't be able to recognize it anymore. It may sound corny or whatever, but I'm afraid for my future wife and kids. I'm afriad that I won't be able to provide for their basic needs because nobody in our country will be able to hold a job. Or that I won't know them at all because I will be too busy working to provide a living that I'm never home.

So I come to you, my friends and fellow citizens. Its the people who founded this nation, who got us through War, depression, and attacks on our nation. Every time it has been the people who have got our nation through its trials. So what do we need? What are good, inspiring books to read that have stories about our Founders or Founding Principles? What are some things that we as the people can do?

I ask you to join me in taking a stand for our nation. In telling the government, the anarchists, communists, and socialists, telling the world "Dont Tred on Me"! It's gotta be us to stand up, 'cause if you and I don't, please tell me who will...

"I could choose not to move, but I refuse!"

This is such a great song!  It is called "I Refuse" by Josh Wilson.  God has called each person to do something, listen when he whispers to your soul and choose to act!  It's easier not to act in the moment, but the rewards of acting in the moment are greater than NOT acting! Be a SayGoBeDoer :D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6B1Lv8k5pEc&feature=player_embedded

Here are the lyrics (READ while you listen, it makes such a greater impact!)-

Sometimes I,/I just want to close my eyes/And act like everyone’s alright/When I know they’re not. /This world needs God,/But it’s easier to stand and watch./I could pray a prayer and just move on/Like nothing’s wrong,/But I refuse.

‘Cause I don’t want to live like I don’t care./I don’t want to say another empty prayer./Oh, I refuse to/Sit around and wait for someone else/To do what God has called me to do myself./Oh, I could choose/Not to move but I refuse.

I can hear the least of these/Crying out so desperately,/And I know we are the hands and feet/Of you, oh God./So, if you say move,/Then it’s time for me to follow through,/And do what I was made to do./Show them who you are.

‘Cause I don’t want to live like I don’t care./I don’t want to say another empty prayer./Oh, I refuse to/Sit around and wait for someone else/To do what God has called me to do myself./Oh, I could choose/Not to move but I refuse.

To stand and watch/The weary and lost/Cry out for help./I refuse/To turn my back/And try and act like all is well./I refuse/To stay unchanged,/To wait another day,/To die to myself./I refuse/To make one more excuse.

‘Cause I don’t want to live like I don’t care./I don’t want to say another empty prayer./Oh, I refuse to/Sit around and wait for someone else/To do what God has called me to do myself./Oh, I could choose/Not to move but I refuse.