I created this graphic as a quick way to remind a friend who struggles with ups and downs to remember how to get herself back on track. Often when we are stressed out we are too distracted to do the things that will help us feel better. As often seems to happen with me, I had the opportunity to take my own advice:
I was getting ready to go away by myself for a few days, something I had been looking forward to but which also required a lot of preparation of food and meds for my son. Even though I had done quite a bit more ahead of time than I usually do, the week of the trip I found myself going through my typical pre-trip panic. I used oils, which are super supportive emotionally, but had not done the other two steps. I was in my son's room with him and remembered to pray and read the Book of Mormon, which was convenient as there was a copy right next to me on his bookshelf. I said a quick prayer and grabbed the book which fell open to Mosiah 24. I started reading and was not overwhelmed by the content but I kept on reading. Then I turned the page and verse 14 jumped out at me:
"And I will also ease the burdens which are put upon your shoulders, that even you cannot feel them upon your backs, even while you are in bondage; and this will I do that ye may stand as witnesses for me hereafter, and that ye may know of a surety that I, the Lord God, do visit my people in their afflictions."
Um, that is MY scripture. That was one that helped me through the years of trying to find answers to the self-injury. And it was a personal message to me that God knows me and knows what I'm going through. I love this book and the comfort and truth it contains!
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