Today has been amazing for the missionary in me. We had an entire stake conference devoted to missionary work. All of the songs we sang managed to bring me to tears (listen to "Dear To The Heart Of The Shepherd"), but there was a point when we all stood and sang "Called To Serve." I truly could imagine myself singing that in the MTC with all of the other missionaries. It was a beautiful confirmation.
Then my dad emailed me the following videos. I actually watched the movie this first one talks about last year, and I would definitely watch it with you any time.
This second video is exactly what I've been needing lately (it's funny how that works).
I think we both know I've been freaking out a little about my availability date ha ha. But this video, along with some other recent experiences, has really let me know that patience is a virtue. I know that my prayers aren't being ignored, but that I'll get my answer when I need to. I also know that sometimes the Lord allows us to make decisions and then tells us if they're right, so I'm just going to go for it unless I'm told otherwise. This is really a big breakthrough. Also, I know you've been telling me this all along, but I usually have to figure out things for myself. Thanks for always being there though :]
Dear to the Heart of the Shepherd is a recent favorite of mine -last year a choir from here sang it in priesthood session of conference, and I got to here them at a fireside, and it was really powerful.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the videos, I will be watching them very soon.
And I know exactly what you mean about having to learn things for yourself. You never know what it will take for something you've been hearing, maybe even all your life, to really hit you. I'm glad you're feeling better about the situation :)
And upon clicking your link, that is the version of the song that you posted! Awesome.
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