The first part of Elder Hollands statement said that we should take every opportunity to learn and to grow. There is so much to learning and growing. But according to Elder Holland, when an opportunity presents itself, we should jump at the privilege of being involved. I would suggest that means any opportunity to volunteer to serve.
I was given that opportunity this past Sunday. I paused to see if they would fill the assignment without me. Why did I do that? I had nothing else planned on the appointed day. Finally, since they needed more, I volunteered. I know it will be a great experience and privilege to serve those less fortunate than I. Why did I pause?
Perhaps if we do not jump at the chance of learning and growing, our dreams and visions will also hesitate, or Father will hesitate to grant them to us??? I need to ponder about that, and recommit to serving, learning and growing to further my achieving our goal of serving a mission.
I have known many who jump at the chance of serving and growing, giving and learning. I guess I have a way to go to be like they are, like you are, like Father would have me be when it comes to that.
As I continue to progress (I hope it is not totally regression toward our ultimate goal) I keep finding more weaknesses and faults I have. I keep finding more and more I have to work on. Would I be called to awareness of those weaknesses if I was not pursuing this dream? Or am I just totally a weak, lazy, soul not nearly where I need to be?
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