A Women’s Meeting First

The Church has changed the way they will conduct the meetings for the women of the church. At conference there will now be one meeting for all women ages 8 and up. This month before conference was the first meeting of its kind. To celebrate this change our stake leaders combined efforts to commemorate this special day. I was asked to help with the big boards in the stake center again. The theme was the covenant path, the path we all take back to our Father in Heaven.

Here is what we came up with:

Some Spring

It is a little difficult to get excited about spring, since our winter never really developed. But today in hopes of looking at the positive I took the camera out to get some shots of the first flowers popping out.

And a peek at the garden too!

Instead of saying how hot is is already, I am trying to say what a beautiful day it is. I guess we will enjoy a longer spring, which isn’t so bad? Right?

Samuel and His Goliath

I know I am mixing up scripture stories. But Samuel fought a Goliath too. His was not a literal, human giant, but yet he fought against great odds when he tried to warn a nation to repent.  I am impressed, inspired and troubled within by his obedience. His faith is exposed by his obedience in going back and preaching where he was rejected. He is told to have faith that he will know what to say. And so he does just that. Such a great example of faith, trusting in the Lord’s plan and that He will provide the way.

Can I show that kind of faith? How is that faith demonstrated in MY life? I know that a simpler answer is that I return each day with new determination to do my best, forget hurts and make each day better than the next. Choose to be more obedient.

But my question is not that simple. I want to know what my obedience looks like in relation to the kids. I feel like David against Goliath. Is my Goliath that I take them into my life now and raise them for the next ten years? Or is it the whole system which is governing my life? Are my feelings a warning? Maybe I have such fear and dread so that I can use that, to speak up and make changes that seem so necessary,to help God find another place for them. One that will allow them to grow even more. Or is my fear and dread just selfish?

How do I show trust in the Lord’s plan and be obedient to what He wants me to do?