Sunday thought

What is most important?



This was the opening question of our speaker today at church. It always amazes me, and yet, it never should, that God can and will answer prayers so quick & blatant. I literally had been thinking this morning about this very thing...Am I doing what matters most?

Sigh.

I wish this was a question I could answer an unequivocal yes to, but I know I'm falling short. Each day I have a renewed commitment to do my best, unfortunately I'm one of those one step forward two steps back kind of gals so my progress, though progress nevertheless, is small compared to where I want it to be.

So it was comforting today to hear the words service & give spoken from the pulpit. I know wholeheartedly the best way to find happiness is through others by serving them, but it never hurts to hear again and again that service is the key to our joy. In fact, it gives me hope that while my progress is small at least I know I'm on the right path.

xoxo
amy

sunday thought

It's interesting, once I changed my attitude last year about going to church by preparing myself before hand, taking notes, and looking for the reason I was there I got so much out of it. Today was no exception.


[taken nov 2009]

It was our Ward Conference and while that doesn't really mean anything to me except that our stake leaders will be there, it was different because our focus was on the conference theme Mosiah 24:14 and it's exactly what I needed. The scripture reads:

And I will also ease the burdens which are put upon your shoulders, that even you cannot feel them upon your backs, even while you are in bondage; and this will I do that ye may stand as witnesses for me hereafter, and that ye may know of a surety that I, the Lord God, do visit my people in their afflictions.

It's a funny thing, I read through this last week knowing it was our theme and it means something so different to me today as I heard it again. I specifically love the part where it says, God will ease our burdens so that we may stand as a witness of Him. We go though trials and struggles not only to gain experiences that help shape us, but also so that we will know of God's existence and great love for us. It is bringing comfort to me this afternoon knowing that God is mindful of each one of us and that all things that we pass through in this life are for our own good and have a purpose.

other comments that caught my attention
-God's help is available to us if we ask.
-Matthew 11:28-30 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.
-Faith in Jesus Christ is not insurance against pain it's a resource when trials come.