DAY 83 --- Feelings Of The Coming Days

While I was growing up, I anticipated, waited for, and anxiously counted the days until I was privileged to receive the Melchizedek Priesthood and become an elder and then be sent out into the world to be a missionary. I couldn't imagine the joy that awaited me to serve full time, 24/7 in His work. It was a dream that was slow in coming, though I was in the mission field a few days before I turned 19.  What a joy it was to be involved full time in serving Father and His Son Jesus Christ in the goals of Moes 1:39. 

Then as I returned I created another goal that is only 83 days away.  I feel the same anticipation, excitement of serving full time, 24/7 in the service of Father and His Son.  Not being involved with, nor concerned about the "thin" things of life, just being involved with the Eternal things of life.

I know that there are many things that must be in place for anyone to serve, to leave for many months to be a missionary. I know that many seniors cannot go because of many reasons.  I know that there is a desire, but that desire won't be fulfilled in this life.  Thus I feel very honored to be where we are today, looking toward the coming few months and then going to work with Divinity in His work.  There are concerns, there are road bumps, there are things that have to be overcome, and that is what these days are for. 

Often, I pause to envision those we will meet and those we will serve.  Often I consider those brothers and sisters who are far away from where we are right now.  I can't put a name or face to them, but they are there waiting for Bonnie and myself to meet them, teach them, and touch them, help them to see the importance of the Kingdom of God.  Just as we shall meet them and influence them, the will touch our lives in a unique way and help us see the things of Eternity in a clearer way

What a joy awaits us!  There is much to do before that, but we shall continue to prepare and overcome all obstacles.  Father is in charge and is directing us along the path of realizing these visions and dreams.