I see my loved ones around me figuring it all out and I just wish that could be me! My sister, Kaitlyn, and one of my best friends both have just received their mission calls. They know that they need to give up 18 months of their lives to serve the Lord. I see all my friends around me deciding what they are going into at school and what career path they are choosing. Some of my friends are getting married and starting their families.
I know I should just figure out some type of goal to work towards and have faith that the Lord will make sure everything falls into the place at the appropriate time. President Monson said
The longer we live, the greater is our realization that it is brief."This is our one and only chance at mortal life—here and now.
Opportunities come, and then they are gone.
I believe that among the greatest lessons we are to learn in this short sojourn upon the earth are lessons that help us distinguish between what is important and what is not.
I plead with you not to let those most important things pass you by as you plan for that illusive and nonexistent future when you will have time to do all that you want to do.
Instead, find joy in the journey—now".
I think I know what I need to work towards. Finding joy in my life. Being happy for my sister and friend on serving mission, for my friends getting married, and for everyone else in my life that is doing something great. As I go through changes in my life, which can leave me feeling like nothing is going right, I need to realize God's hand is in all things. He knows that this is something I need to learn and grow from. And as I try and figure it all out, I need to be happy.
FINDING JOY in the JOURNEY IS FINDING PURPOSE!
Oh I just love you! I totally needed to read this post this morning. You are amazing and I know that you will figure out something that is equally amazing :)
ReplyDeleteJenn... I needed that comment. It really helps knowing that someone believes in me. Ummm... I miss you! Lets play soon!
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