Lady Cady

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Faith

What I’m Meant to Do

Mom Life is hard at times. Some days are harder than others and I have my moments where I question “What was I thinking??!!” But I know that even though there are other things I’d enjoy doing, or be great at, I’m right where I need to be. ❤

Sometimes I think I’ll quit my job –
Go back to work again.
Find some peace and quiet
Away from all the din.
Get paid for all the work I do
And appreciation too.
Wear something that’s not all stained
Or even something new.
Enjoy a simple bit of space
That somehow stays all clean…
And hide out in a corner
Where I simply can’t be seen.
How much could I accomplish
If this was my time spent,
Instead of all the twists and turns
That make my day all bent?

But I would miss the little things.
I would miss the things they do –
The excitement on their little faces
And their hugs and kisses too.
Knowing that it’s me they want
When they need a heart consoled.
Knowing that it’s me they want
To help be brave and bold.
I’d even miss the little smears
And food stains on my jeans.
And the simple little block towers
That always seem to lean.
Those smudgy little faces
That seek me out all day
Will soon be just a memory
As they go up and on their way.
So, I’ll face my days with Bravery –
The good and crazy too.
Because deep in my heart I know
That Mother’s what I’m meant to do.

How Glad I Am

I am grateful for a lot of things in my life. One I feel especially blessed by is living prophets in our day. How lucky are we to live in a time when a prophet of God is on the earth, leading and guiding us! But not just that. At a time when so many wonderful, righteous men and women live on the earth with us as well, all over the world. Thank you for your wonderfulness. ❤

How glad I am for Prophets of old
Who did the things that they were told.
Who lived and loved and showed the way,
Not just for then – but for our day.
Who took the time to write things down
That in our scriptures they can now be found.
And now we learn from each one of them.
Strong and brave courageous men.

How glad I am for Prophets today
Who lead and guide and show us the way
In a world where darkness reigns supreme
And blessed light is rarely seen.
With courage strength and wisdom too
They also show us just what to do.
And now we learn from each of them.
Strong and brave courageous men.

How glad I am for leaders strong,
Bold men and women who each belong
To the Savior’s church restored
As it was in days before.
In stakes and wards and branches too
Throughout this beautiful planet blue.
Who do their best on most their days,
And lead in brave, courageous ways.

How glad I am for those who stand
With the Son of God – so bold, so grand.
Who aren’t afraid to choose the right
And with their strength, the wicked they fight.
No matter what the price may be –
Each examples to you and me.
And when we choose to do as they do
We become brave and courageous too.

Invitation

Do you downplay the talent within you? Confession – my husband would probably say that I do just that. 🙂 Little by little I am becoming braver, and I hope you will too. The world needs our voices. The world needs our goodness. Together let’s live boldly so when it’s our time to pass on to the next life, we will be greatly missed.

You are a child of a Heavenly King.
Live up to your greatness to do great, big things.
Don’t fear to live and share your own voice
So, the world will mourn but the Angel’s rejoice
When the Call arrives to beckon you Home
And your loved ones are left feeling alone.
Because within is Greatness so Grand –
If you’ll only embrace it and courageously stand.
Stand for what’s right with kindness and love.
Stand on the side of your Father above.
With Him by your side, you’ll always succeed.
So come bless the world with your word and your deeds.
The darkness around will try to stop you
But with the Spirit to guide – you’ll know what to do.
And each bit of light that your boldness breaks free
Makes the dark in the world vanish and flee.
So yes, we need the Great within you!
The Great that God knows you can do.
So, stop what you’re doing and listen with care.
And stop what you’re doing and do what you dare.
For the world is waiting to hear what you say
And the world is waiting for your talent today.

Big Dreams

Dreams are funny things. Sometimes they just don’t want to let us go. We avoid them and avoid them but still they follow us around whispering in our little ears to let them out. To breathe life into them and make them what they demand to be. Writing is my big dream that follows me around. I’ve just wanted to be a writer from the time I was a little girl, but it seemed so silly, and everyone told me so. So, I did other things that were important, that I needed to do but ignored the whispers. Finally, I decided to listen. I’m so happy I did. Whatever your Big Dream is, trust your heart and trust yourself. God will be there guiding you every step of the way. And the world will be such a better place because you listened.

When a dream weighs heavy upon your heart,
But you’re just not sure where you need to start,
Greet your fear and shake its hand.
Then kindly tell it – you’re in command.
Roll your shoulders and touch your toes –
You know much more than you suppose.
Put on some music if you must
But fill your heart with faith and trust.
Pray to God for His guiding hand.
Then pray that you may understand.
For He’s waiting kindly on your front doorstep
And He wants to guide you step by step.
Then with His help your dream will grow
To something more than you can know.
For He is humble, loving, and kind
And He has what’s best for you in mind.
So, take your dream and take His hand
And let Him help you understand.
Start with a simple thing today
Because simple gets you on your way.
Then day by day as you march along
Your dream will sing a stronger song.
And one day you may wake to find
Your dream has helped your fellow mankind.
And oh, how happy will be that day!
And you’ll be so glad you went on your way.
Trusted God with the dream in your heart
And picked up your courage and made your start.

In All the Ways That I Can’t See

Have you ever made an effort to notice all the little ways that Heavenly Father shows you how much He loves you? Well, if the answer is “um, no” then consider this an invitation to start! Prepare yourself though – your life may never be the same. ❤

All the ways that God helps me,
In all the ways that I can’t see –
Lovingly, He lends a hand
And guides me to the Promised Land.
A little here, a little there.
Angels sent with love and care.
An answer in a simple thought.
A gospel principle freshly taught.
A smile on a friendly face.
Open arms in a brand new place.
Courage when I need it most.
Reminders there’s no need to boast.
A phone call when I didn’t see
That I really did have that time free.
A chance to help someone in need –
To help and lift and love and feed.
Prayers unanswered for a time –
Reminds me that it’s His, not mine.
Inspiration and talents too –
It’s God who helps me know what to do.
And so, when life drags me down.
I simply have to look around
And notice all the many ways
His love surrounds me on all my days.
And again I see how God helps me
In all the ways that I can’t see.

God Was Still There Listening

I once heard someone criticize how others prayed. I was a bit taken aback and didn’t quite know how to respond. It got me thinking – does Heavenly Father only listen to our prayers if we pray in some specific way? Is he angry with us if we don’t do it that way? I certainly hope not! Confession: Some days my arms are folded. Somedays I’m peaking at my kids. (Mom Life.) Somedays it’s a quick thing in my head. (Mom Life.) And somedays I end up asleep before I say amen. (Again, Mom Life.) I finally decided that what I knew all along was still the right answer: the most important factor isn’t some outward sign we are faithful but rather where our Heart is and so I will keep praying with faith for I know that no matter, God is still there listening.

I said a little prayer last night,
I said it in my head.
A prayer I said so quietly
Only God heard what I said.
But that didn’t make it any less
Then if I’d prayed out loud,
Or standing at a microphone
In front of a large crowd.
For God was still there listening
As we talked – the two of us –
Even though it wasn’t grand
Or said with lots of fuss.
God listened to me patiently
And heard each word I said.
Even though I said them quietly
And only in my head.
For God’s love is always perfect
And He cares more ’bout our heart –
That it’s always kind and humble,
And with Him from the start.
So, every time I have a need
Or just want to tell a friend.
I know that God’s there listening
Until my prayer does end.
And so, I always take the time
No matter where the place,
To tell Him all the things I need
Or ask for love and grace.
It just may be a prayer so quiet
That it’ll only be in my head
But one I know will still be heard
For God will always care about what I said.