Joy and I were on our own at stake conference this morning, since Daddy was sitting with the choir on the stand. I was fine through most of the meeting, but by the time my active toddler and I neared the end of the second and final hour I was pretty worn out (and yes, years from now when I have more kids I will probably look back on that statement and laugh). I reached that point at about the same time our stake president was encouraging us to be a little more valiant in living the Gospel. At that moment the thought of adding anything more to my plate seemed totally overwhelming, and I had a fleeting temptation to go home and hide under a blanket for a while.
Fortunately, the Lord whispered a reminder that He won’t ask me to run any faster than I have strength. If I just keep putting one foot in front of the other on the path He has laid out, He will enlarge my capacity as much as I am ready for at a given time. It was reassuring to remember that I can do as much as He needs me to, and He will never ask more than I am able to give.
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Agreed. I often feel overwhelmed, but am comforted by knowing that I CAN do what the Lord asks me to do. It helps immensely.
You were good to remember in time. I more often than not leave those meetings consumed with guilt and a great desire to sleep and just keep sleeping. I usually need a few days reflection before my own thoughts are so tranquil.
Thank the heavens for that truth!
i have that recurring battle. when i keep trying to attend church - though i spend the hours walking the halls. when i keep trying to take care of my children - though i'm up to my elbows in diapers and toys. when i keep trying to serve others - though i can barely get a brush through my hair.
and it's good to read of someone else that's succeeding.
thanks.
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