God is in the Details

Dear family and friends,

I haven't much to say, so this will likely be a short letter.  I had a very busy yet uneventful week.  I was constantly studying for the three exams I had this week.

In preparing for one test, I attended a study group put together by a girl in my class.  I have been to so many study groups in my time as a student, but never one like this.  As the 5 or 6 of us that came gathered together and got ready to start discussing the material, the student that put it together suggested we start with a prayer.  She offered it, and then we studied.  In all the study groups I have ever been too, I have never started with a prayer.  But I was so grateful for the spirit that it brought as she pleaded with God that we would be able to study things of importance and that we would be able to do well on our exam.

I took that exam the next day, and while I know I got some of the answers wrong, I was able to recall the information I studied and I felt good about my effort in preparing and I felt as good as I could have about taking the exam.  I know God answered that prayer.  I know he cares about the little things in my life.  God is in the details of my life.

This week was Halloween, and I wasn't able to do too many fun things because of all my tests (I have more this week) but I was able to go with some friends and watch "Hocus Pocus" on campus.

I know this church is true.  I know it because it gets me through the hard times.  I don't think I would be able to handle the difficulties of life (in the way that I am able to handle them) if it wasn't for the gospel in my life.  There is just something about knowing I am never alone.  Whenever I feel down, I can turn to my Heavenly Father.  I can talk to him through prayer.  And He comforts me.  Today at church we had an amazing lesson about the Holy Ghost and his companionship.  We talked a lot about how the Holy Ghost it always with us.  Having no body, his presence can be felt by everyone all the time.  And as part of the Godhead is power and purpose is incredible.  He truly can guide us and comfort us.  I am so grateful for the Atonement of my Savior, and your Savior.  Because it is through the Atonement that we access this comfort.  The Atonement is central to EVERYTHING, and I am so grateful for the knowledge of it's power in my life. I can never say it enough, but I truly know these things are true!