Since having Ellie, our morning routines have switched up quite a bit. Before Ellie, I could be showered and ready fast. During the newborn stage, I was lucky if I could even get a shower in! There was a time when Ellie slept in till 9am (so obviously I slept in too. 😉 For a few months I had school, so mornings consisted of homework and studying next to the bouncer.
Now, with a better nap schedule and no school, we have fallen into a little summer routine. I’ve tried to incorporate a few things into our morning schedule, one of which being reading the scriptures. We often read at night as a family, but I wanted to work in some personal study time too. I seem to go in phases where I do really well reading for a while, then not so great. I wanted to jump back on the bandwagon!
Since making scripture study a priority for our mornings, I have noticed a huge difference! Ellie sits on my lap and plays with my bookmark while we read. She jabbers along with me and actually whines when I stop reading or pause for a break. 🙂 Not only does it keep her entertained and happy, but it has been making a HUGE difference in my day! I am a natural worrier and can really stress myself out. 🙂 Now, I’ve noticed myself feeling much more calm, much less stressed. I feel like I handle the regular bumps of the day easier. And the biggest difference is my thoughts. I tend to be very critical of myself, nit-picking my every flaw. Reading the scriptures reminds me which voice I need to listen to, my Heavenly Father’s! I am a daughter of God, and when I remember that, it makes all the difference! He reassures me that my best is good enough and that I should never give up. He reminds me that I am of worth! I am never, ever alone! How glorious is that realization. It makes me happy.
I came across this photo on Pinterest the other day and loved it! I made one for myself to hang on the fridge. It is such a good reminder of which voice we should choose to listen to. 🙂
Bekah
LOVE this!!! Couldn't be more true!!
Unknown
Thank you thank you for your sweet testimony and awesome reminder about the importance of scriptures. You don't know how much I needed to hear this, you lovely lady you. Thanks again!!
Unknown
Always great to have something visual to remind us of the Truth!! Thanks for sharing this!
Maegan
Thank you for sharing this! Sometimes, reminders come at just the right time in our lives. 🙂
Kayla
Thank you so much for this. I'm getting ready to go on a mission in August and it has been a tough time with Satan getting after me. This was the perfect reminder of Heavenly Father's love for me. Thanks!
Unknown
Yes yes yes yes yes. Need this SO MUCH. Washi taping this up in my home today. Satan has been feeding me MANY lies lately. Thank you!!!
Amy
Perfectly said my sweet daughter xoxoxoxx
Unknown
I love this Alexa! I need to be better about doing my personal scripture study and it would be so good to have Holland be a part of that. You are raising sweet Ellie the right way! :] And I love the printable! We have it hanging on our fridge. It is such a good reminder of the differences in how we feel when we are following our Heavenly Father or getting answers from him vs. Satan. Thanks so much for this whole post! I love all of it!