It’s easy for me to know what I want in my life when I am in those moments where I can feel the power of it all, if that makes sense. For example, when I am on temple grounds, the feeling of great happiness that I feel there lets me know that this is where I should be. I can’t contain that kind of happiness and excitement, and I want more of it.
When I am deep in scripture study, there is always a great feeling of importance and significance, of depth and knowledge that my Heavenly Father is near. I want more of that nearness to God.
When I am able to put aside myself in order to serve one of Heavenly Father’s children, life slows down and I find peace, purpose and gratitude. People matter, period. I want more peace, purpose and gratitude.
When I go to church and walk into a Sacrament meeting (I’m usually entering from the back) and I see so many of my friends and neighbors, and often strangers traveling through, taking a break out of their busy lives to give time and attention to remembering their Lord, It inspires my heart. My favorite was once when the Fourth of July was on Sunday. I lived in Nevada at the time and they were having the big parade on Sunday. I expected church would be empty, that people would all be out with their families at the parade and festivities. As I walked into the building, I saw it full of families dressed in their Sunday best. They had all chosen God over their beloved parade. Seeing that sacrifice, coupled with the patriotic music, easily brought me to tears that day. My heart was inspired and full and I deeply loved and respected those people. The Lord loves effort. I knew He was pleased that day. I want more inspiration and respect in my life.
When I am wandering through God’s amazing creation of this beautiful earth. I love to be outside. I love to be still and ponder the vastness of the creation. It makes me feel so small, but not the small of insignificance, more of a small of importance and love. I find myself feeling so grateful and excited and humble all at the same time to know that I was a greater creation to my Heavenly Father than all of this. He knows my name. He knows my heart. He works so hard for the salvation of little ol’ me, but is a God of great power and majesty. It humbles me. I want more humility and love in my life.
When I am with people who are genuinely kind and have pure hearts and simply love people, I feel safe and accepted for who I am. A dear friend of mine lost her husband to COVID the other day. I attended a virtual funeral for him and got to see her sweet face and listen to her gentle and sincere messages of love. I miss her and am so sad for her loss. She was one of 3 people who really stood by me through difficult times in my life. I deeply appreciate her kindness, patience and love. I want more genuine and sincere people in my life.
Life is so short, too short to not live it with purpose and direction. It is a gift rooted in love, an opportunity to feel and experience love and happiness, joy and excitement. To know growth and bonding, purpose. It is an opportunity to choose and direct our path according to our desires. To get our hearts right and follow them. I love my Heavenly Father for blessing me with such opportunities. I don’t want to waste a second of it.
Forever grateful!
