Yesterday I talked with the bishop. He asked how I was doing. I said I am doing fine. He said, "You will know soon." I almost started to laugh. In the scriptures soon means about 80 years. Of course I didn't say that to him. But he was serious. "Really," he said, "you will know really soon."
What does that mean? Who knows. But we will know soon!
I taught on the scriptures and Father's Day, and importance of Fathers. It was very fun, I felt the Spirit dictating what to say. I changed part of my lesson this morning because I felt directed to change it as I was showering. What a joy it is to be in tune and listen to the dictates of the Spirit. It felt good and many commented. That is what being a missionary is all about representing our Savior in His acreage and lending our talents to His cause for a short period. We must be ready to listen and follow.
As I was pondering coming back to work, going to my second life, it was a bit depressing until I remembered that our call was not coming until we do what we are supposed to be BEFORE our call comes. So I need to listen more intently, and follow what I am told to do. Perhaps that is the thing we are waiting for, to do His bidding here in Utah before we get to leave. His purposes will go forth, in spite of those who do not listen as well as they should.
I really find the concept of serving a mission far away in the outer reaches of my conscious mind. It is a wonderful concept, but it is far away from reality, at least for me. I find myself thinking of the present, the next few weeks, the joy that will come when we get a new grand son, continue tending grand children for another son, and working. Serving as a missionary is so far away from my immediate plans. I know, that can and will change, but for now, it is not a reality. I guess it is just a self preservation feeling.
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