This talk changed EVERYTHING for me. We studied it today in my institute class (Teachings of the Living Prophets) and it answered all those questions I had. It's worth watching again for anyone who is struggling with anything.
I find myself noticing more and more how impatient I can be when things don't work out the way I want them to work out. Somehow, in my self-centered, egoist universe, I find myself convinced that my timing is the same as the Lord's. Obviously this isn't the case all the time and usually the Lord and I are in sync . In this case though, I was the one pushing, not the Lord, and I was expecting Him to submit to my will because it was for a good cause.
Ridiculous.
Obviously I have a lot to learn.
Nevertheless, today I felt the peace in knowing that it's okay. My mission papers don't have to be sent in right this very second. I felt strongly that the day my mission papers will be turned in will be the week that my mission the Lord has planed for me will be available for selection.
I know the Lord has a specific mission for me. It may be in Africa, it may be at Temple Square. I honestly have no idea. However, for the first time I feel peace in knowing that all missions are equal to each other. That no matter what I will love my mission and the people that I serve because I love the gospel and because the Lord has asked me to serve. This is enough.
The gospel changed my life and my family. I saw it happen before my very eyes. I remember the day my father was baptised and the day we were sealed as a family for time and all eternity. How could I not be excited to do this anywhere? It doesn't matter if it's in Idaho, what matters is that it will change the course of lives and lead them to the Savior!
I am removing the pavilion that covers me, I am allowing myself to receive divine inspiration and I already feel so much more empowered and positive about what the future has to hold.
Love,
Elizabeth
Someone gave a talk about this in sacrament meeting and then we talked about it in institute that same week! (not this talk, but an older talk with the same general theme) Temples are turned towards God (in the West). When our priorities are in the right place, we will always seek comfort from God and seek refuge in His plan for us. We often times will let temporal things from the East rule our happiness. I have this joke with some friends..."Don't seek replenishment from the East!" You can expect to hear that from me ;)
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