Sunday was a busy day.
Willie and I both gave talks in Sacrament meeting, we both had lessons to teach, we had the Harnish in-law clan over for dinner (your Cafe Rio pork recipe turned out great Nan), and then I had New Beginnings for YW that evening. Whew! But although our "day of rest" consisted of running from one thing to the next, at the end of the day I felt more rejuvenated than I have in long time. I even told Will that night before bed, "I'm so glad the Lord isn't done with me yet." Meaning, I'm so glad He is still working on me, using me to bless others' lives while teaching me in the process. I guess it has been a while since I had felt His influence and guidance so strongly. And true to form, our sister Jessy summed up my re-learning experience nicely in her email on Monday:
"If you allow it, He will stretch you and pull you, in ways that you will not want to be stretched and pulled and would not if left to your own devises....
He cannot work on what He does not have,
and He cannot have you unless you give yourself to Him."
When I read these words and contemplated on my recent experience, I couldn't help but think of my favorite line from one our most heartfelt hymns, "More used would I be." It was good to feel like I had been "used" for the day. I realize that I am guilty of not fully or consistently handing myself over to the Lord. Now lets see if I can consistently make myself available for use!
I love, love, love this post. I think this is why I loved being in the Young Womens program SO much. I was used by the Lord almost daily to help build those around me, and in building His kingdom. Not every calling in the church is as demanding as working in Young Womens, but the blessings you get from your time-packed days are tremendous. It truly is the BEST feeling, being pushed and stretched by the Lord in your calling. Keep up the good work, Lizzy, you are an AMAZING example of a woman in the gospel, especially for teen-age girls! You will never think, "Hm, what should I do today?" as long as you're in Young Womens. :)
ReplyDeleteHaha, that's a cute comment Sar! You "young womens" girls sure get used up well. These girls will feel forever grateful for you!
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