General Conference is always full of inspiring and uplifting messages, and they're always at the time when we need to hear them the most. I've always been told to go into conference with a question that I seek the answer for. Never had I tried this whole heartedly. I often would just think of something moments before conference I was seeking an answer for, but I had never prayed to receive one. Well, all that changed this conference.
On Friday night I prayed that I would receive guidance of what would help me most at this time handling my OCD. Saturday morning as I sat down to watch conference, I was filled with the Spirit. How can the words of the Lord sent down through his apostles and prophets not fill you with the Spirit? I listened intently to the words that were spoken. And then it happened, the one talk that will stand out to me for mostly likely the rest of my life.
It was given by President Uchtdorf. (Such a cutie!) He often speaks of flying, which is most familiar to him. He was speaking of turbulence when flying. Often to the student pilot, the first reaction to turbulence is to speed up to escape it as quickly as possible. However, to the experienced pilot, they quickly know that slowing down will easy the turbulence experienced.
He then transitioned to an analogy of speed bumps. When we slow down as we pass over them, the bump we feel is often very insignificant. THEN my FAVORITE quote of conference. (Not a direct quote because I forgot some of the words..)
Slow down and study the essentials.
My "AH-HA!" moment then occurred. I need to slow down and focus on the here and now. I am so focused on planning my future, and how I'm going to react when Ryan gets home, are we going to work out, is this meant to be?
I have forgotten that I CANNOT plan my future. I need to focus on what is directly in front of me. My school work is of most importance right now. Also, I need to focus on becoming more spiritually in-tune.
Starting yesterday, I am no longer trying to plan my future. As long as I am doing what I am supposed to be doing, and focusing on the Lord, it will all fall into place. Sure, this does not mean that I do not have a preference as to what I would like to happen. I will always have that preference. But knowing that the Lord knows me better then I know myself is more important then what I want for myself.
Of course I am still going to write Ryan, and be his friend! He is my best friend, and I love him more then anything. But, I am going to take it slowly and hope for the best.
I know my Heavenly Father loves me. I know that he listens to my every prayer, and wants so badly to take away my pain and suffering. I know that he is looking out for me, and that if I am doing as I should, he will bless me. He may even bless me with what I want most. I love this gospel, and the peace it brings. I know the church is true, and that the Book of Mormon is another testament of Jesus Christ.
I just need to remember these things.
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| I love these men! |
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