Week one is past and done- week two is going a bit smoother. I came into the semester with lots of questions- so far no answers just fingers pointing in a different direction- go talk to this person or that one or my favorite, "You will just have to research that." Well no duh, how much are you getting paid to tell me nothing? Obviously, I have not been as patient or understanding as Heavenly Father would prefer, Im sure I will let it go eventually ;) All I know is I know that I have never looked back and told Him that I didn't like the results- so I know that once I look back on this I won't be disappointed. So I must continue to walk until I know exactly what needs to be done. I liked the recent post (I think by mom- that talked about realizing all the things we have done and how much good we do) I am trying to do that right now as I become frustrated to realize that I have found what I want to do with my life and so what if it takes a little bit longer to finish school to get there- why did I expect that there would suddenly be no more road blocks. Silly me, road blocks build character! It is not all smooth but I know the direction and the place I am trying to get there, now its just being creative, happy and getting there.
Spiritual thought- so I really enjoyed this sunday's talks, my writings of Isaiah class and then studying the visiting teaching message while working at the temple. This morning was early- I am not a fan of waking up at 5 but I really like working at the temple so it stays. I was actually given study time and it was great because I read the visiting message about obedience and was able to just think about how that principle has really blessed my life. I thought of the woman in Nain in Kings somewhere, when Elijha goes to the woman and asks for water and food and she says she is gathering sticks to make the last food for her and her son and then to die. He still asks that she feed him first and then make for her family. She trusts, obeys and is blessed to make it through the famine. We have been asked to do a lot of different things, sometimes we don't know the blessings that will follow, sometimes it is so hard to be obedient when it would be easily rationalized to do the opposite; but we have to trust the Lord's commandments and trust that it will all work out. I thought of how this relates to college kids- we often become complacent or upset about rules and try to not follow them. One of late that I see, is this fight to have beards, I think it is so dumb. If you want a beard go to a different school- you signed up for BYU and all the rules that apply, if you do not like them leave. Its simple things like that; no their salvation is not on the line but I would rather just be obedient than go through life fighting where the line should be.
Lifes Facts: School is hard. One of my teachers is extremely picky with his words which makes his quizzes hard! My intro to organic chemistry is a struggle to remember what I learned 2 years ago- aka nothing! And its a new topic everyday! But hey there is a good looking guy that I sit with; so I am trying to count my blessings haha! Well, I wrote this last week and then forgot to finish it; but, I love you lots and miss Christmas break already!
Spiritual thought- so I really enjoyed this sunday's talks, my writings of Isaiah class and then studying the visiting teaching message while working at the temple. This morning was early- I am not a fan of waking up at 5 but I really like working at the temple so it stays. I was actually given study time and it was great because I read the visiting message about obedience and was able to just think about how that principle has really blessed my life. I thought of the woman in Nain in Kings somewhere, when Elijha goes to the woman and asks for water and food and she says she is gathering sticks to make the last food for her and her son and then to die. He still asks that she feed him first and then make for her family. She trusts, obeys and is blessed to make it through the famine. We have been asked to do a lot of different things, sometimes we don't know the blessings that will follow, sometimes it is so hard to be obedient when it would be easily rationalized to do the opposite; but we have to trust the Lord's commandments and trust that it will all work out. I thought of how this relates to college kids- we often become complacent or upset about rules and try to not follow them. One of late that I see, is this fight to have beards, I think it is so dumb. If you want a beard go to a different school- you signed up for BYU and all the rules that apply, if you do not like them leave. Its simple things like that; no their salvation is not on the line but I would rather just be obedient than go through life fighting where the line should be.
Lifes Facts: School is hard. One of my teachers is extremely picky with his words which makes his quizzes hard! My intro to organic chemistry is a struggle to remember what I learned 2 years ago- aka nothing! And its a new topic everyday! But hey there is a good looking guy that I sit with; so I am trying to count my blessings haha! Well, I wrote this last week and then forgot to finish it; but, I love you lots and miss Christmas break already!