Could expresses an idea, option or solution for someone else to take. Could leaves the decision making to the other person.

Should expresses an opinion about an action we think is smart for someone else to take. Should expresses advice about what is "good" to do and is influenced by my background, my mood, my feelings, my triggers, my prejudices, and my expectations and am projecting them onto someone else. It is used to influence or affect the other person's decision-making.

The Bible says, “The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the Lord shall be safe.” Proverbs 29:25

“Truth is different from belief. It is different from hope. Absolute truth is not dependent upon public opinion or popularity. Polls cannot sway it. Not even the inexhaustible authority of celebrity endorsement can change it.” - Elder Dieter F Uchtdorf

How many times have you gotten a “should” and you were excited about it and acted immediately? That’s because shoulds also sound like guilt trips.

Matthew records one of the Parables the Lord was teaching the people, he says “The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a man which sowed good seed in his field: But while men slept, his enemy came and sowed tares among the wheat, and went his way.” Ugh...the tares are weeds! The Lord doesn’t like weeds either, good news is, that means we are just trying to be like Jesus.

Peter cautioned us: “Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour” (1 Pet. 5:8).

I don’t just want to spot where the adversary shows up in our lives and then jump from one weed to the next trying to pull the same things out every 2 weeks, sure it’s a good first step, but I want to eliminate the weeds or triggers and stop the torture from happening in the first place because I want to be able to do other things in life.

A warning from President Spencer W. Kimball - “The arch deceiver has studied every way possible to achieve his ends, using every tool, every device possible. He takes over, distorts, and changes and camouflages everything created for the good of man, … so he may take over their minds and pervert their bodies and claim them his.” 

“To know where the danger is and to be able to recognize it in all of its manifestations provides protection. The evil one is alert. He is always ready to deceive…” - President Spencer W. Kimball

If “prevention is the best medicine” to avoid getting physically sick then prevention is also the best medicine for us not to get mentally, emotionally and spiritually sick. If satan can use every tool and every device possible so can we!

Sometimes peeps just are so prepared! Alma 49:13-14

President Russell M Nelson is telling us the same thing these days, he said, “In coming days, it will not be possible to survive spiritually without the guiding, directing, comforting, and constant influence of the Holy Ghost.”

Comparison to Pixar’s "Inside Out." Spoilers ahead...so watch it and then come back to this one, I promise it's a good safe family movie! 

My favorite therapist believes, “Satan tempts men and tortures women.”

Dr. Jake Porter explains what happens to our brain perfectly when we first experience betrayal trauma.

"Master the Tempest is Raging" Hymnal that described my torture and who I needed to help me.

“If we let Him, Jesus Christ will consecrate the unfairness for our gain. He will not just console us and restore what was lost; He will use the unfairness for our benefit. When it comes to how and when, we need to recognize and accept, as did Alma, that “it mattereth not; for God knoweth all these things; and it sufficeth me to know that this is the case.” "Infuriating Unfairness" - Elder Dale G. Renlund - 2min Video Clip

Satan has a way of discouraging us from pursuing anything that will stretch us or cause us to need divine help, because he knows we will need to reach up for help, and when we reach up we strengthen our relationships with our Heavenly Family just as our baby girl does with us her parents and big brothers as she reaches up to us to help her. Warrior Woman Projects will always require us to reach up, and that’s ok because they are there and they want to help us succeed and find joy.

“Have goals so big, your problems pale in comparison.” - Bro. Grand Cardone

President Russell M Nelson reaffirms who we are he says “You are a ...daughter created in His image, entitled through your worthiness to receive revelation to help with your righteous endeavors. It matters not that giants of tribulation torment you.” Because why? Because we know that Christ has said that “With men it is impossible, but not with God: for with God all things are possible” (Mark 10:27) 

So go and try something old or even something new and trust that heaven has your back.

"...awake, and arise from the dust, (or in my case the closet floor) O Jerusalem; yea, and put on thy beautiful garments, O daughter of Zion; and strengthen thy stakes and enlarge thy borders forever, that thou mayest no more be confounded, that the covenants of the Eternal Father which he hath made unto thee, O house of Israel, may be fulfilled." Moroni 10:31

This whole message from President Russell M Nelson is so encouraging but I’ll just share one part: “So today I plead with my sisters of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to step forward! Take your rightful and needful place in your home, in your community, and in the kingdom of God—more than you ever have before. I promise you in the name of Jesus Christ that as you do so, the Holy Ghost will magnify your influence…” - A Plea to my Sisters. oh, how I love him! 

I need to go out there an use my dutch oven frying pan! RIGHT?! Satan is gonna be taken a back when he watches us use anything and everything we have been blessed with to fight back. 

I consider Projects those things we do by ourselves for ourselves which are pretty easy and that we like. But then Warrior Woman projects are when you need to tap into divine help just to get out of bed. Let me explain, cause it depends!

“A [woman] filled with the love of God, is not content with blessing [her] family alone, but ranges through the whole world, anxious to bless the whole human race.” ― Prophet Joseph Smith

“You are doing better than you think you are. But we can be better.”— Julie B. Beck

I was willing to give it ALL up to help myself and my family because I thought that was what was required of me. I was burying my gifts, my weapons for peace, or so I thought.

I loved learning this, “You are now placed in a situation where you can act according to those sympathies which God has planted in your bosoms. If you live up to these principles how great and glorious!—if you live up to your privilege, the angels cannot be restrained from being your associates.” - Prophet Joseph Smith.

ClarknLinda.com - We share our journey as we ask questions and have meaningful convos in order to connect and be vulnerable with each other so you can see how to try these with your spouse.

Now a days we have the fullness of the Gospel restored, we do have access to something or actually someone better than nanotech and His name is Jesus Christ, we don’t have to have clunky heavy suits that weigh us down and are super inconvenient to even walk around in. We can build custom suits with Christ, like Tony Stark’s newest Iron Man suit, with the tools God has made available to us in these latter days. Speaking of armor, another suit I really love is the King T'challa's Black Panther suit made of Vibranium Micro Weave Mesh which hides in his super cool necklace and is also deployed in an instant. 

Did you know the last suit Tony Stark made was called the Mark 85 Ironman Armor? IKR! I want to see those movies too!

Tony Stark’s Iron Man Suit Evolution Video

Armor of God Scriptures: Ephesians 6 ; D&C 27: 15-18

I share 5 different schedules from warrior sisters who have experienced betrayal trauma and whom I love and admire. You can see for yourself what different routines can and might look like. Don’t let satan deceive or discourage you for the way you connect with Christ and worship Him. 

I wonder if the Corinthians struggled with feeling like their form of worship and connection with God was wrong too? Paul told them, “Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. And there are differences of administrations, but the same Lord. And there are diversities of operations, but it is the same God which worketh all in all.” 1 Corinthians 12:4-6

I'd love to share your schedule too, share your schedule with me to encourage other sisters and let them know they are not alone! Text me 801-380-5553