Something Uplifting

This post is going to be a little churchy, just so ya'll know. But I have been thinking a lot lately about church and things spiritual. I have wanted to feel close to my Heavenly Father and Savior more lately than I ever have before. I am not sure if it because this week was crazy and I looked to Him with guidance more, or if I really genuinely wanted to be more in tune with the spirit. Whatever the reason, I have felt more peace during this crazy week than during other times. 

This week is insane. I have a test in Chinese and have been studying so hard for it along with keeping on top of my other classes. Needless to say, that I am a little under the weather and exhausted. But I have felt so peaceful and close to my Savior. 

A couple weeks ago I got emails from all of my friends on missions. They were all encouraging and happy for me to start school. They gave some great words of advice and I appreciated them so much. But Logan told me to remember that among all of the studying that needed to be done, scripture study was the most important. Now I have to admit, that I haven't been studying my scriptures like I should be. By the time I get to reading my scriptures I am so tired and can barely keep my eyes open to write a sentence in my journal. But this morning I remembered that and decided that I should prepare for New Testament and read the required readings. We were learning about the calling of the 12 apostles. Matthew 10 talks about the calling of the original twelve. But what I found really interesting was how closely related it was to missionary work. I loved it and then in class we did talk about missionary work. Towards the end of class Brother Farnsworth was explaining how the Lord blesses those on missions and that everything works out. We were talking about the potential to not see friends and family for a few more years than anticipated. It was perfect, I felt so much peace afterwards. 

I just know that all things have a right time. I am always amazed at how perfect the plan that our Heavenly Father has for us. I forget more than I should, and it's always nice to have that gentle reminder from friends and loved ones. At work I also read a lot of talks to prepare for the Relief Society General Broadcast and General Conference next week. I read "The Love of God" by Pres. Uchtdorf. I really liked this quote, "He loves us because He is filled with an infinite measure of holy, pure, and indescribable love. We are important to God not because of our resume but because we are His children." I love this gospel and am grateful for the love that we receive from our Heavenly Father and Christ.

Love,

Rach