Unexpected
Today's meeting was completely unexpected. I have spent a good portion of the past few weeks thinking about my talk. I have read several scripture references, a couple Ensign talk/articles, and even just sat around pondering the topic. I think about it while praying, while driving to work, or reading scriptures that are not related to the topic.
So this morning, I am sitting in Sacrament meeting, trying to gather my thoughts. We had a sister from the stake speaking with me. She did an excellent job. In fact, she did so well that the Bishop leaned forward before I started speaking and reminded me that I only had a few minutes. I just talked. The spirit touched my heart. I was so overwhelmed that it was hard to start.
I don't know why, but it was. We had a special musical number between our talks. A very young sister, 6 or 7 years of age, got up to play the piano. Her mother was sitting with her. As she started playing, I made a mental note as to how strong and confident she was playing. She was not playing with both hands. In fact, she was only playing one note a time, but she was playing. I can only imagine how nervous she was, how long she had practiced that simple song. It was sweet.
She played the song through once and then started the same song over again. However, the second time, her mother accompanied her with a few well placed and played chords. Over the chords, she continued to play strong and confident. And suddenly I was overwhelmed.
I envisioned the practice, lessons, classes, discussion, and preparation we were probably given in our Pre-Earth life. We were taught what it would be like, why we were required to go to the earth, how it would benefit us, and probably much more. There were probably analogies for us to do our best to relate it to, but in reality, we could not truly understand it until we had experienced it.
So here we are, going on, strong and confident, but sometimes feeling alone. Yet we continue, steadfast, often repeating the same steps as we falter or doubt our purpose. It is then, in those times of uncertainty, that the Lord steps in to accompany us. He confirms to us that He is there, He cares about us, knows us, and want nothing more that to let the beauty of our effort rise above the chords of his love.
I know He lives. He is my Savior. I know that I have a Father there as well. They are ever aware of who I am and what I am. I am so grateful.
So this morning, I am sitting in Sacrament meeting, trying to gather my thoughts. We had a sister from the stake speaking with me. She did an excellent job. In fact, she did so well that the Bishop leaned forward before I started speaking and reminded me that I only had a few minutes. I just talked. The spirit touched my heart. I was so overwhelmed that it was hard to start.
I don't know why, but it was. We had a special musical number between our talks. A very young sister, 6 or 7 years of age, got up to play the piano. Her mother was sitting with her. As she started playing, I made a mental note as to how strong and confident she was playing. She was not playing with both hands. In fact, she was only playing one note a time, but she was playing. I can only imagine how nervous she was, how long she had practiced that simple song. It was sweet.
She played the song through once and then started the same song over again. However, the second time, her mother accompanied her with a few well placed and played chords. Over the chords, she continued to play strong and confident. And suddenly I was overwhelmed.
I envisioned the practice, lessons, classes, discussion, and preparation we were probably given in our Pre-Earth life. We were taught what it would be like, why we were required to go to the earth, how it would benefit us, and probably much more. There were probably analogies for us to do our best to relate it to, but in reality, we could not truly understand it until we had experienced it.
So here we are, going on, strong and confident, but sometimes feeling alone. Yet we continue, steadfast, often repeating the same steps as we falter or doubt our purpose. It is then, in those times of uncertainty, that the Lord steps in to accompany us. He confirms to us that He is there, He cares about us, knows us, and want nothing more that to let the beauty of our effort rise above the chords of his love.
I know He lives. He is my Savior. I know that I have a Father there as well. They are ever aware of who I am and what I am. I am so grateful.
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