Today was one of those days.
You know what I'm talking about.
It started out okay.
I thought that even though I would be away at meetings all morning,
I had things organized enough that everything would be fine.
Well, if I had cooperation, it would have.
I'll spare details but it wasn't the best of mornings.
This past week I've had a hard time.
I've had a serious case of the blues that I couldn't shake and it seriously left me exhausted.
My house turned to pot.
My family didn't eat well.
Things have been nuts.
Well, today I somehow got my band of wahoos to church and, once I finished last minute preparations for singing time, I sat quietly, saying a silent prayer that I could feel peace and forget the morning.
I am here to tell you that
prayers are answered--even quick, silent ones.
Once the opening song started, I felt peace.
Even my naughty children (Yes, in case you're wondering, teenagers are naughty in church sometimes too.) didn't take that feeling away.
I loved it.
The first talk was directed right at me.
It was on, of all things,
order.
"Organize yourselves; prepare every needful thing; and establish a bhouse, even a house of prayer, a house of fasting, a house of faith, a house of learning, a house of glory, a house of order, a house of God;" -- D&C 88:119
How many times have I heard this scripture and this message?
Seriously. Why can't I ever get it the first time?
I needed yet another reminder.
I knew what I needed to do.
My life has been chaotic lately.
Some things are beyond my control and I need to just go with the flow, but most things I can control.
I need to simplify.
I need to rally my family and get back to doing the things we've been slacking on and I don't care if they think I'm asking too much and that they think nothing is good enough for me.
(That's their cop-out statement, "Nothing is ever good enough!)
I need to somehow muster up some energy to get my house back in some kind of order.
It's time.
I can't have another morning like I had today.
So, today...
I'm thankful today that I have the opportunity to go to church.
I'm thankful that I can pray to my Heavenly Father anytime, anywhere.
I'm thankful that Heavenly Father listens to me and answers my prayers.
I'm thankful that I know what I need to do to make life better for me and my family.
4 comments:
I won't go into details, just let me say - thanks for this post.
Thanks for a great post. I loved the talks yesterday too. There was a lot said that I know our family can work on. It's amazing what will happen in our families when we get back to basics.
My family doesn't think they can ever meet my expectations either. :) Good luck with everything!
i'm convinced that a sense of order is as much of a mindset as a spotless home. when i feel like the major things around the house are in order---bills, laundry, school work for the kids, etc. then i can handle clutter here and there. when the major things seem frazzled, it seems like the smallest mess means my life is out of control!
good luck on your quest--can't wait to hear how it goes!
You totally had me cracking up when you called your family a "band of wahoos"...So funny. I think it's your sense of humor, along with prayer, that gets you through the tough times. Love it!
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