The Things I've Learned

The Things I've Learned

The Lord knows your heart.
It doesn't always matter.
Just because someone doesn't believe
doesn't mean it's not true.
Don't analyze things too much.
Sometimes things just happen.
He's probably just being friendly.
It's a small world.
The Lord knows where He needs us.
People come into our lives for a purpose.
We come into people’s lives for a purpose.
You never know what could happen.
Miracles do come to pass.
It doesn't help to be negative.
Smiling always feels better.
Don't jump to conclusions.
Laughter is the best medicine.
Scriptures always uplift.
You do make a difference.
The Lord keeps His promises.
Love can be found in small things.
The Lord has a plan for me.
It's best to trust the Lord.
A smile can change a life.
God will never forget us!
The Lord is ALWAYS there.
It's okay to cry.
Sometimes it's hard.
The Atonement does work.
It's difficult, but you can make it.
Jesus Christ lives again!

©Alisha Gilbert

Dating 101

Dating 101

Dating can be such a pain
It feels like such a waste of time
I find myself being interviewed
Just to be declined

I think I've got it made
Until the final question
And then I realize how I've failed
To make the right impression

Dating is overrated
I don't find it to be much fun
With questions like, “Have you ever,” or “Do you like?”
Leave me feeling pretty dumb

I feel like there's a checklist
And I never make the cut
I'm just not what he's looking for
He says I'm fun and nice, but. . .

I'm more than just a yes or no
I have qualities deep within
They can't be known by simple questions
Oh wow, where do I begin?

If I didn't feel so much pressure
To answer his questions right
Dating could be more fun
And I wouldn't put up a fight


©Alisha Gilbert
Nov. '09

To Let Go

To Let Go

My heart holds so much hurt
And things I deem unfair
I ask the Savior for relief
For my soul is in despair

My spirit has grown weary
And it’s hard to move ahead
Will the Savior take the pain away
So my tears of sorrow no longer shed?

The pain can’t be taken away
Unless I freely let it go
My grip has been too tight
Thus relief He can’t fully bestow

He wants to take my burdens away
But I’ve held onto them too tight
How can He possibly bring relief
When I’ve always put up a fight?

That’s why I need to trust
My plea’s for relief are not unknown
And the painful path I walk
Won’t have to be tread alone

So when I find I’m gripping tight
While asking for relief
I know I must let go
For my pain to be brief


©Alisha Gilbert
November ‘09