Seeds of Likeness
Greetings -
As I sit down to post this blog, my eyelids are heavy and filled with sand. It has been an extremely long day. And like the rest of the week it has been filled with a roller coaster of highs and lows. However, I feel that I have made it through.
How has your week been? What has been on your mind?
My mind has been filled with many things, but tonight I focus on Alma 32:31-32:
"And now, behold, are ye sure this is a good seed? I say unto you, Yea; for every seed bringeth forth unto its own likeness."
"Therefore, if a seed groweth it is good, but if it groweth not, behold it is not good, therefore it is cast away."
This week I have found myself planting many seeds. I have been pleasantly surprised to see the goodness in many of them. I have found myself kneeling in deep prayer, striving to understand how and what I should do. I have sought clarity revolving around many conversations, hoping that the word's of the Lord would fill my mind and leave my lips.
I like Alma am able to to testify that these good seeds have brought forth much likeness. My heart and soul have overflown with gratitude as I go from one discussion to another only to find that plans and programs that were initiated long before my current calling have been filling my thoughts in likeness.
At times, I have sat in council describing my thoughts and feelings only to learn that they were exactly the same as those with whom I have been called to serve. Then at others, I have been asked to approve the direction a group or committee is going only to learn that what they are suggesting were identical to the thoughts I had been receiving in my personal prayers.
Again and again, I have spoken words that were not mine, thought thoughts that were beyond my own, and understood situations that I could not fathom to understand. Each lifting me from the lows to new heights.
On the other hand, there have also been things that I have envisioned as things that I often fill are personal aspirations in my stewardship, have slipped my mind or been removed from my list. Only later to learn that some had been tried and failed, therefore being cast away.
I testify to you. God is real. He is our Father in Heaven. He knows us by name, by need, and by want. He stands ready to lift us, carry us, and nudge us on the paths of righteousness. He hears our words, knows our thoughts, and responds to all that are sincere.
It has been a busy week and I am drained.
Our week -
Our days have been filled with long hours at work. I was able to spend Monday in training class lead and facilitated by the Queen. It was fun to spend the day with her. She trained on Tuesday, worked on projects on Wednesday, worked long hours upon hours on Thursday, and started planning for a new adventure on Friday. She will be out and about for the next several weeks.
The Professor continues to figure out the new routines of traditional class times. It has been a challenge. She has found herself working long, long hours.
Tall Man has been super busy at work, school, and family. Sometimes in different order. Ehl-Bo has had a couple commissions and adventures of her own. Lego loves relaxing in the car through all of their travels and he does it well.
We were able to catch up with Puddin and Lady Hawkins last weekend. They continue to make adjustments to their schedules. Puddin is pushing his limits and Lady Hawkins is stretching her endurance.
SnackPack has created many adventures throughout the week. He spent the weekend in Aggie Land, circling campfires, and jamm'in with bands. It has been kind of crazy.
My weekend was spent on a youth super-express adventure. I hope you have all been as busy and productive.
As I sit down to post this blog, my eyelids are heavy and filled with sand. It has been an extremely long day. And like the rest of the week it has been filled with a roller coaster of highs and lows. However, I feel that I have made it through.
How has your week been? What has been on your mind?
My mind has been filled with many things, but tonight I focus on Alma 32:31-32:
"And now, behold, are ye sure this is a good seed? I say unto you, Yea; for every seed bringeth forth unto its own likeness."
"Therefore, if a seed groweth it is good, but if it groweth not, behold it is not good, therefore it is cast away."
This week I have found myself planting many seeds. I have been pleasantly surprised to see the goodness in many of them. I have found myself kneeling in deep prayer, striving to understand how and what I should do. I have sought clarity revolving around many conversations, hoping that the word's of the Lord would fill my mind and leave my lips.
I like Alma am able to to testify that these good seeds have brought forth much likeness. My heart and soul have overflown with gratitude as I go from one discussion to another only to find that plans and programs that were initiated long before my current calling have been filling my thoughts in likeness.
At times, I have sat in council describing my thoughts and feelings only to learn that they were exactly the same as those with whom I have been called to serve. Then at others, I have been asked to approve the direction a group or committee is going only to learn that what they are suggesting were identical to the thoughts I had been receiving in my personal prayers.
Again and again, I have spoken words that were not mine, thought thoughts that were beyond my own, and understood situations that I could not fathom to understand. Each lifting me from the lows to new heights.
On the other hand, there have also been things that I have envisioned as things that I often fill are personal aspirations in my stewardship, have slipped my mind or been removed from my list. Only later to learn that some had been tried and failed, therefore being cast away.
I testify to you. God is real. He is our Father in Heaven. He knows us by name, by need, and by want. He stands ready to lift us, carry us, and nudge us on the paths of righteousness. He hears our words, knows our thoughts, and responds to all that are sincere.
It has been a busy week and I am drained.
Our week -
Our days have been filled with long hours at work. I was able to spend Monday in training class lead and facilitated by the Queen. It was fun to spend the day with her. She trained on Tuesday, worked on projects on Wednesday, worked long hours upon hours on Thursday, and started planning for a new adventure on Friday. She will be out and about for the next several weeks.
The Professor continues to figure out the new routines of traditional class times. It has been a challenge. She has found herself working long, long hours.
Tall Man has been super busy at work, school, and family. Sometimes in different order. Ehl-Bo has had a couple commissions and adventures of her own. Lego loves relaxing in the car through all of their travels and he does it well.
We were able to catch up with Puddin and Lady Hawkins last weekend. They continue to make adjustments to their schedules. Puddin is pushing his limits and Lady Hawkins is stretching her endurance.
SnackPack has created many adventures throughout the week. He spent the weekend in Aggie Land, circling campfires, and jamm'in with bands. It has been kind of crazy.
My weekend was spent on a youth super-express adventure. I hope you have all been as busy and productive.
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