The Count of Monte Cristo changes lives

so, I just watched "the Count Of Monte Cristo" I can honestly say it's one of my most favorite movies of all time. not because of the action, romance, suspense, or any of the other theatrical elements it possesses.(although they do make it a darn good movie) it is one of my favorites because of the message, " God will give me justice"

that has been one thing in the forefront of my mind as of late. I want justice, I want what is promised. through God himself, I am promised certain blessings through my faithfulness. now, I do understand that there is improvement to be had on my part. but, never-the-less, I would Think that the Lord would bless me as I try to do good, to move me along the right path. I have not felt this for a very long time now, I know he blesses me, don't get me wrong, I KNOW he blesses me. it just seems as though I'm not being showered with blessings as I once was. I feel I need these blessings, some more than others, and if I were to have these blessings, I could do more good, and be a better person. but again, I feel I'm being denied.

then I watch this movie, one of the greatest movies of all time (in my opinion) and see this message, carved in stone (quite literally) "GOD WILL GIVE ME JUSTICE" and I feel the spirit within me saying, "wait" "God will bring you justice"

now, I know most all of you wont understand what I'm saying, because most all of you dont know my situation, but just know. I'm going through trials that bear the need of justice, maybe not now, maybe not tomorrow, but soon, I will have justice.

now, for those of you that have seen this wonderful movie, you will know The Count Of Monte Cristo AKA Edmond Dantes is betrayed, handed to authorities for crimes he did not commit, and sentenced to a life time in the prison chateau d'If he spends a total of 16 years away from all whom he loved. he (though a fictional character) let his revenge consume him to the point of madness. he forgot God, and all alike. but after he finds his revenge, he accepts that "God will give justice" and believes one more, and promises his friend, and God, "all that was used for vengeance will be used for good" (not exact quote) this got me thinking. am I in the beginning stages of 'Count Of Monte Cristo' syndrome? am I enveloped with revenge, sins, or likewise? do I think I am doing what is right? or even needed? and in the end, will the Lord allow me to simply say, "all that was used in sin, will be used for good"?

I believe that I am an intelligent person, (contrary to popular belief) I know whats right and wrong, we all do, but from time to time, isn't it easy to get mixed up? like Vertigo? maybe we don't know which way is up and which way is down. but, as we all well know, the lord is always there to set us straight, he is there with his arms outstretched, waiting for you (me) to see the situation we are in, straighten ourselves up, and run to him. and as the well known hymn says, "put his arms unfailing round you"

now I know a blog isn't for preaching, or testifying, or anything of the like, but as I have stated before, it's my blog, and hopefully someone will read this and understand what I'm trying to say, and at that exact moment, the spirit will witness to them what I'm about to say is true.

my Brothers and Sisters, for you are my Brothers and Sisters, I know Jesus Christ lives, I know God is our true, living, and literal Father. I know he lives, I know he loves us, I know the power of the Atonement of Jesus Christ. I would ask those of you who have a burden, to take it to the Lord our God, and lay it upon his shoulders, let him have it, for he can take all burden, he can heal any wound, and he can save any soul. my brothers and sisters, I love you all, I may not even know some of you, but I love you. You are a Son or Daughter of God, think about that, YOU ARE A CHILD OF GOD! you have been sent here to fulfill a latter-day mission, you are here to show him you are worthy to become as he is. let us not disappoint. I look forward to the day when I can look into my saviors eyes, and look into his face, and see him smile, and say, my brother, you did it. you passed. enter. once again, I know God lives, I know he loves us, and I know Jesus is the Christ, the Anointed son of God. and this I testify with all the love in which I possess. and seal my testimony in his name, even the Son of God, Jesus Christ.