Have I mentioned recently how amazing life is? I know. Sometimes I am awfully and completely depressed. But today, with the sun shining and birds singing, I'm happy to be alive. Today it feels like anything is possible.
I'm reminded of the importance of keeping all of God's commandments - including the one to be happy. Christ commanded us to be of good cheer, to share our burdens with him, and to have peace... and in Nephi it clearly relates that God will give no commandment without also creating a way by which that commandment can be fulfilled.
For me, the biggest issue has been being willing to give the Lord all my worries. I worry about living up to the promises He's given me. I worry about affecting people. I worry about being a gay Mormon guy and dating and girls and relationships and Church callings and everything. And worst of all, I sometimes worry about if the Lord will actually keep His part of the promise. Turning to Him, and relying on Him, the answer is always clear. Put the Lord and His commandments first, and everything else will work out for the best. Not just work out - it will work out for the best.
So that's how I live my life. One day at a time, putting my faith in God, and reveling in the sunshine when it shows between the clouds. Tomorrow will be a new day, but while today lasts I will do my best to make it my own. To seize the moment, count my blessings, wish upon a falling star, climb mountains, build hopes and dreams... and thrive.
It's good to be alive.
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