Today, like many days in my life, I really really didn't want to go to institute. But as I have learned from the past, that is the most important time for me to go to institute, so I went.
I don't know why, but this past week or two, I just have struggled. I've felt alone and lost again, and just like my life was off balance. I hit that point again where I wanted to give up on things that were important to me, because I didn't see the point of my effort.
I went to institute tonight, and I heard exactly what I needed to hear, and now I understand a little better. God does love me, he knows me well, and he wants me to keep trying. I saw the other day on Facebook this : "FAIL: First Attempt In Learning" Sometimes I feel like I'm failing, and I just want to quit, but what I learned today at institute is that I need to keep trying, because God wants me to succeed and he will help me to do so, Its his grace that not only makes my success possible, but helps me to become something I cannot on my own. I am learning, I may not learn as fast as I want to, but God has quite a lot of patience with me, much more than I have with myself. If you get a chance, read or watch this talk. It helped me to change my perspective and understand what is actually important.
Sometimes I am amazed at how God knows just what I need, and just when I need it, and how much he takes care of me. I feel very loved, and very much not alone right now. I know who has my back, and that makes me very happy.
here is the link to the talk, by Elder Brad Wilcox July 12, 2012 BYU devotional on GRACE
http://byutv.org/watch/49475abb-10d4-4f45-a757-7000b9945468
I don't know why, but this past week or two, I just have struggled. I've felt alone and lost again, and just like my life was off balance. I hit that point again where I wanted to give up on things that were important to me, because I didn't see the point of my effort.
I went to institute tonight, and I heard exactly what I needed to hear, and now I understand a little better. God does love me, he knows me well, and he wants me to keep trying. I saw the other day on Facebook this : "FAIL: First Attempt In Learning" Sometimes I feel like I'm failing, and I just want to quit, but what I learned today at institute is that I need to keep trying, because God wants me to succeed and he will help me to do so, Its his grace that not only makes my success possible, but helps me to become something I cannot on my own. I am learning, I may not learn as fast as I want to, but God has quite a lot of patience with me, much more than I have with myself. If you get a chance, read or watch this talk. It helped me to change my perspective and understand what is actually important.
Sometimes I am amazed at how God knows just what I need, and just when I need it, and how much he takes care of me. I feel very loved, and very much not alone right now. I know who has my back, and that makes me very happy.
here is the link to the talk, by Elder Brad Wilcox July 12, 2012 BYU devotional on GRACE
http://byutv.org/watch/49475abb-10d4-4f45-a757-7000b9945468
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