We Were Made To Be Courageous

Happy Sunday!

Don't you love a quiet, restful Sunday? This Sunday is especially awesome because we have "pajama church" as my friend calls it. Yesterday was such a wonderful and inspiring day and how grateful I am for technology. The conference talks will be up on the web in no time and quotes from each speaker are already finding their way around the internet.

I love patterns and themes. Each conference I look for a common theme. The husband and I were talking tonight and both agreed that the themes were "courage not compromise" and charity. We must be different from the world to make a difference in this world especially as moral standards are being confused and distorted. God's laws never change. As Elder Nelson put it earlier today, "Even if 'everyone is doing it,' wrong is never right." It's not always easy to be courageous, actually oftentimes it is not, but it's worth it EVERY TIME when standing for what's right. I find that having an eternal perspective helps me do as Elder Nelson encouraged: "let my faith show" or shine on! I'll do whatever it takes to return to my Heavenly Father and Savior and live with my sweet family for eternity. It's not enough to "remember who we are." We must "stand up for who we are" with courtesy and compassion as Elder Holland says.

As I was trying to think of a photo to put with this scripture in Deuteronomy that I love the perfect one came to mind. Last Halloween I dressed the kids up as Dorothy and her brave "Tigger." It's what we had and they were so darn cute. My courageous little Tigger boy. Doesn't he just look like he's ready to take on the world one pounce out a time?  (I couldn't resist)

I am one that always has a song in my heart. So, of course, each time I go to write a new post a song that fits just perfectly pops in my head. As I was writing this I was rocking out to Courageous by Casting Crowns. If you have not seen that movie please, oh please, oh please do! When asked if I have a favorite movie I usually have a hard time coming up with one. Not anymore. I love love love this movie. Dad's grab your own box of tissues. It's a movie about fatherhood but is applicable to all of us wherever we are in our life journey. It's done by a Sherwood Baptist Church and they did a fantastic job. It's my goal to seek the good in this world. Good to know there is still some out there.

Check out the trailer below. If you don't see the movie at least watch the music video under the trailer. This movie has changed the way we look at life and has motivated us to be better all around but especially as husband and wife and parents.

We were made to be courageous
We were made to lead the way
We will be the generation
That finally breaks the chains
We were made to be courageous
We were made to be courageous
...

We were made to be courageous
And we're taking back the fight
We were made to be courageous
And it starts with us tonight

The only way we'll ever stand
Is on our knees with lifted hands
Make us courageous
Lord, make us courageous

Enjoy!

Courageous Movie Trailer
Courageous by Casting Crowns