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| Clay H. © |
I really like this picture for two reasons:
#1: It focuses on what I find most important in my life.
#2: It's nighttime. And sometimes it's harder to focus on the good things when it's dark, but this picture obviously shows the temple as clear as day.
I've found in life lately my priorities have been getting out of focus, then back in focus, and back out again. I'm trying my best to not stray from the right path, but it's much easier said than done.
First things first: MY MISSION PAPERS ARE TURNED IN. I am awaiting the arrival of the famous white glorious envelope. I am nervous about where I am going, but I know the Lord where put me exactly where I need to be, I have no doubt about that. Updates coming soon!
I'm home now and I'm working a full-time job as an intern for communications and web development. It's very demanding and very stressful at times, but I love what I'm learning and I'm receiving the best knowledge from some of the best teachers on the subjects. However. I'm learning that the workplace is yet another one of the places where the world can speak louder than my own thoughts.
As I'm sure you all know (which I was unaware of) the workforce of women is becoming increasing larger in size. And as I join this workforce, I say Brava to the ladies who work day in and day out to make a living and live out their dreams in a successful career. It is no small task to be a working woman. But I'm realizing as I focus in on what I want to become, it does not involve the workplace. It involves the home.
As I have been working in the office, I feel a sense of urgency to continue to move up the career ladder. I truly do want to move up. But that's not what I was called to do. In fact, I was called to be a mother, the most important job that the world does not offer as it should. I feel a sense of selfishness if I continue to work like I am now when I get married. My poor kids up in heaven will be saying "Mom, what about us?"
I'm learning new concepts every day. As I progress and move forward, I'm not always sure of what I need to do, but I know that God knows what I need to do. And with his guidance, I hope to move forward and become all that he wants me to be. Because in the end, that's all that matters.
When I focus in, that's what matters most. My family and me for eternity, sealed in the temple and never having to live a day without one another.
