WEEKEND IN PICTURES.

//diy sprinkler made by my Husband Josh (tutorial on the blog this week!)//

//footprints//

//in the morning when I rise....give me Jesus//

//loving these cute new plants from IKEA they add just the right touch//

//new shoes (me: zulily E: payless//

// E screams.........."CANNONBALL!!"//

//pool day//

//got Shadow in the pool...he couldn't wait to get out//

  //Sunday Primary lesson "I Can Be Obedient//

//Josh making pancakes before church//

//pretty hair for church//

//look at that face!//

Did You Think To Pray?

Prayer. It's such a simple principle right? But sometimes its so difficult. Sometimes we may forget to pray, we get "too busy" to pray, we don't feel worthy enough to pray, we don't know what to pray about. I have dealt with all of these reasons at some point in my life or another. Whatever the reason might be, we should "pray always" no matter what the circumstances may be. The words Did You Think To Pray come from a beautiful Hymn that I love so much.

In the lyrics of the Hymn, it follows a very simple pattern. It suggests situations in our daily lives, then asks the question that occurs in the second line "Did you think to pray?" We should engage in prayer every morning as the day begins. In Mark 1:35 we read of Jesus that, "Rising very early in the morning, while it was still dark, He departed and went out to a desolate place, and there He prayed." In this as in all other things He is our best example. We sometimes find ourselves too "busy" to pray, but who could have been more busy than Jesus in those three rushed years of ministry? On some occasions Jesus was too busy to even take time to eat!(Mark 6:31) But I seriously doubt that He neglected prayer. On the night before He called the apostles, He even spent the entire night in prayer.(Luke 6:12) If Jesus himself being perfect needed daily prayer, how much more do we need daily prayer? He set such a great example. I think about that all the time.

 Jeremiah told us that "The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; His mercies never come to an end. They are new every morning."(Lamentations 3:22-23) That "loving favor" is present every morning when we awaken, and is ready to meet whatever challenges the day may bring us. 

We need to take up the shield of prayer every day, and the sooner the better. The mind itself is a constant battlefield, and the sooner we take the offensive, the more likely we are to have the momentum of battle in our favor for the day. At the end of the great passage on the "Christian armor," Paul tells us that the first duty of the armed Christian soldier is, "praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert with all perseverance."(Ephesians6:18) Also in Colossians 4:2 it echoes the thought: "Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving." There is no better way to start the day, than by presenting ourselves for duty in the Lord's service and asking Him to bless our day that is before us!

Whatever you may be facing or going through, I simply ask you....

Did you think to pray???

Courage.

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”Being brave does not mean I am not afraid.  Being brave means acting in faith.”  I know that many of you out there are struggling, including myself, having a really hard time dealing with all the trials and burdens that are placed upon your back.  I pray that you will each find the bravery you need to have the faith in the Lord to sustain you.

I repeatedly have been comforted and directed by many scriptures,  but there is one section of the Book of Mormon that absolutely has been my joy to refer to in time of need and to share with others who are hurting, weeping, distraught, bewildered, and weary. It is found in Mosiah 24 when the children of God cried out because their afflictions were so great and Amulon put guards over the people to watch them so that anyone found calling upon God to help them would be put to death. The account tells us that the people didn't raise their voices to the Lord their God. Instead they poured out their hearts to God, and he knew the thoughts of their hearts.

“And the voice of the Lord came to them in their terrible times, and they heard his voice, telling them to be of good comfort and to lift up their heads for he was mindful of them."

‘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. And…the Lord did strengthen them that they could bear up their burdens with ease, and they did submit cheerfully and with patience to all the will of the Lord.’ (Mosiah 24:14-15)

Adversity? Who needs it? Everyone, because adversity well handled is really blessings in disguise

Read the book of Esther

SUNDAY.

(from left to right)

1. Sunday best

2. Church

3. Hymns

4. My Primary class I teach every Sunday. These kids are amazing and know so much!

5. There is sunshine in my soul today

6. What?!? You have a treat for me?!?

7. Belgian waffles with fruit

8. Church movies and a chick flick with the Hubs

9. Sunday naps are the BEST!

10. Practice...practice...practice...

Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed.
-Proverbs 16:3

Hope you are having a great Sunday!

-Kimberly-

I KNOW IT. I LIVE IT. I LOVE IT.

I am so incredibly grateful to have the Gospel in my life. When I think back the past few years since moving to Arizona, I am beyond humbled & just completely shocked and blown away with the direction my life has taken. The things I've done and seen have left me speechless. The things I have accomplished still surprise me. The people I have met. The courage I have seen & stories I have heard. The opportunities that have arose. Things have been greater than I ever could have imagined! The Gospel is the ONLY thing that brings true everlasting happiness and peace and I finally have it!

I love this post that I read last week post by Alycia from The Crowley Party. 

I love how open and honest she is, and that she is not afraid to step out and express what she feels.

Want to know more about what I believe, click HERE

ANNOUNCEMENT: BONHAM DESIGNS IS NOW OPEN

I am so excited guys! Bonham Designs is finally open! 

I'm not really sure how I would describe my decorating style. I like a little bit of everything. If I find something that I like or I think might look good in my home, I just buy it and make it work! One thing I do love are inspirational quotes, sayings, and scriptures. We definitely have a few or more of those hanging around our house and that is exactly what you will find at Bonham Designs. I am still adding more products, but I couldn't contain my excitement and I just had to announce it today!

If you are interested or have any questions, please contact me at bostonksox@gmail.com

Don't see a quote, saying, or scripture that you really like?  I can taking custom orders too!

Currently.

Trying to: get over being sick! this cold/flu thing is a nasty little bugger! going on 5 days now! grrr!! 

Meditating on: this scripture from the Book of Mormon:

"Yea, and cry unto God for all thy support; yea, let all thy doings be unto the Lord, and whithersoever thou goest let it be in the Lord; yea, let all thy thoughts be directed unto the Lord; yea, let the affections of thy heart be placed upon the Lord forever. Counsel with the Lord in all thy doings, and he will direct thee for good; yea, when thou liest down at night lie down unto the Lord, that he may watch over you in your sleep; and when thou risest in the morning let thy heart be full of thanks unto God; and if ye do these things, ye shall be lifted up at the last day.

Alma 37:36-37

Lovin: these for the spring and summertime. I have some just like the Romantic Pink ones and they are so comfortable! It's like wearing sweats or yoga pants!

Reading: Finding The Angel Within by Pamela H. Hansen. I highly highly recommend this book! It's a must read!

Excited for: a fun girls night out on May 11th! Wahoo! Can't wait!

Waiting: on the Lord. Trusting in Him. Trusting in His perfect timing and plan for us to start a family. I know it will happen without a shadow of a doubt and when it does I will be shouting with joy and praising Him! I am holding onto His promises! He knows all my hearts desires and I know that if I delight myself in Him, He will give me the desires of my heart. (Psalm 37:4)

What I'm Thankful For

Pure Love of Christ

(one of my favorite pictures of my Husband on his mission in Brazil)

 

 God wants us to be a doer of His word and not a hearer only.

The best way to show the love of Christ is by example.

When you are willing to get out there and serve someone else,

you forget about yourself and all the problems you have in your own life.

You learn to focus on what others are going through in their lives

and doing so sometimes your problems are very small compared

to what they are going through.

 

Here are some scritpures on Charity that I love:

 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your

good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

Matthew 5:16

Knowledge puffs up, but charity edifies, 1 Cor. 8:1

Charity, a pure love, excels and exceeds almost all else, 1 Cor. 13

See that ye have faith, hope, and charity, Alma 7:24

Clothe yourselves with the bond of charity, D&C 88:125

Let thy bowels be full of charity, D&C 121:45

I love what Russell M. Nelson says in an article of the Ensign

Paul’s counsel, “Be thou an example of the believers,” applies equally to all of us.

 Each of us can be an example of the believers. Brethren, as followers of Jesus Christ, each of you can live in accord with His teachings. You can have “a pure heart and clean hands”; you can have “the image of God engraven upon your [countenance].”  Your good works will be evident to others. The light of the Lord can beam from your eyes. 

 

What are some of the trials or challenges that you are facing right now in your life?

Today....

Pray and ask Heavenly Father to place someone in your path that you can help.

Then see what happens and see how you feel.....

Scripture Sunday

Shirt: F21//Jacket: Ross//Skirt: Thrifted//Shoes: Payless //Necklace: F21

Purse: JcPenney//Sunglasses: TJ Maxx

Alma 34:20-28

Cry unto him when ye are in your fields, yea, over all your flocks.
Cry unto him in your houses, yea, over all your household, both morning, mid-day, and evening.

Yea, cry unto him against the power of your enemies.

Yea, cry unto him against the devil, who is an enemy to all righteousness.

 Cry unto him over the crops of your fields, that ye may prosper in them.

Cry over the flocks of your fields, that they may increase.

 But this is not all; ye must pour out your souls in your closets, and your secret places, and in your wilderness.

 Yea, and when you do not cry unto the Lord, let your hearts be full, drawn out in prayer unto him continually for your welfare, and also for the welfare of those who are around you.

And now behold, my beloved brethren, I say unto you, do not suppose that this is all; for after ye have done all these things, if ye turn away the needy, and the naked, and visit not the sick and afflicted, and impart of your substance, if ye have, to those who stand in need-I say unto you, if ye do not any of these things, behold, your prayer is vain, and availeth you nothing, and ye are as hypocrites who do deny the faith.

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