The sky is blue, the sun is shinning, the little daisies are starting to pop their heads up!
This week we had MLC and Zone Conference. It was great! I love being able to meet together with such diligence and dedicated missionaries, it really energizes you.
President Tateoka shared this scripture at Zone Conference...
"Yea, and cry unto God for all thy support; yea, let all thy doings be unto the Lord, and whithersoever thou goest let it be in the Lord; yea, let all thy thoughts be directed unto the Lord; yea, let the affections of thy heart be placed upon the Lord forever." - Alma 37:36
I used to think directing all your thoughts to the Lord meant simply to always be thinking about the Lord, but that is not something that is really possible. The circumstances of life do not allow for us to be thinking 24/7 continously about the Lord. Other thoughts occupy our minds and other responsibilities demand us take thought. BUT that is not what this scripture is implying. What this scripture says to me now makes so much more sense. As if the Lord was your best friend, or parent, you will want them to know what you are doing, and thinking, and feeling. You will have the desire to include them in on your desision making and receive their imput.
We direct our thoughts to the Lord when we allow Him to council with us and give us strength by telling Him how we feel and what we are thinking, be it big or small, happy or sad, let Him know because He wants to help.
I had an experience with this this week. We were just not having the most excellent day one day and I was feeling a little discouraged. I prayed in my heart and after looked up and realized we were in the middle of the most beautiful sunset. It was a little thing but it meant a lot to me and felt like my Heavenly Father just really knew I needed a little something beautiful. It also reminded me of the picture that was shared in this last conference of Christ with His sheep. (I'll attach both pictures)
I know that God loves us and wants to help us. I am so grateful for Him. I hope you all have a wonderful week and never forget how important you are❤️
Love,
Sister Peterson
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