this morning during general conference Bishop Stevenson spoke of noelle pikus-pace, the olympic skelton silver medal winner. he spoke of all the hard work that had gone into her '4 minutes' of competition. he likened this to our brief time while here on earth... our '4 minutes' to prove ourselves by showing who we are. this life is our time to prepare to meet God and it made me really think about how i am using my time. are the things i involve myself helping me, strengthening me, helping me reach my potential, or are they slowing or even stopping progression.
then elder bednar talked about 'the load' we carry. he started by talking about a friend who went up in the mountains in his 4 wheel truck to get firewood and got stuck in the snow. it was after he had a load of firewood that he was able to get his truck out. his 'load' actually helped him. he went on to counsel us to evaluate if our 'load' is creating sufficient spiritual traction...and that only when we take on the Savior's yoke will we have the strength to carry our load.
the Savior understands in a deeply personal and perfect way all of our 'loads' and only through Him can we be strengthened, comforted, healed and lifted.
what a blessing to hear these messages...i've recommitted to 'run the race' more valiantly...i look forward to the 'training' for that is where there is joy.
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Okay friend, I had to go back and read all your posts since turning 60. What an inspiration you are to me! You are always a beacon of optimism and faith. I love you and love rubbing shoulders with you.
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