I have strived to make “Thy will be done” the mantra of my life. My mind knows the reasoning, my penitent soul accepts the circumstances. Many times the cross I am called to bare seemed enormous. Some days the “why me and why not” are endless. But the prayers at the end of the day would eventually become humble and subdued. Accepting my “cross” has been the struggle for years especially when I so badly love perfection and want to soar. I wondered with faith where the Lord is taking me on this journey. Many times great glimpses of hope and miracles have sustained me. Where shall I go? What shall I do has been my companion these last few years. I have read, pondered and prayed to know where and how to direct my life. A strong pull has been my feeling of lately. A natural thing, that I have known and felt all of my life but was shown as the direction I should take in a recent Sacrament meeting I attended. I was genuinely excited to have direction.
As I was reading “Daughters in My Kingdom” the feelings of purpose began to take form and confirm the revelation I received. The examples of those that have walked before made me feel that I too have a purpose for my life. Being an active vital part of God’s Kingdom seemed to be a theme that I found throughout my reading. Day by day I am beginning to see and understand more of the Lord’s eternal plan for me. My role is to move forward with faith in the direction that he has provided.
A couple of favorite quotes from Daughters in My Kingdom:
“We know the Lord has laid high responsibly upon us, and there is not a wish or desire that the Lord has implanted in our hearts in righteousness but will not be realized, and the greatest good we can do to ourselves and each other is to refine and cultivate ourselves in everything that is good and ennobling to qualify us for those responsibilities.” Eliza R. Snow Chapter 4
“Joseph Smith taught Relief Society sisters of their nobility as daughters of God, helping them understand that God loved them and had grand purposes for them to fulfill.”
. . ."they have been faithful and courageous in the face of difficult challenges. They have found purpose in their lives. . . As Esther. . . “Who knoweth whether thou art come to the kingdom for such a time as this?”
Now I that have direction, I will be working on courage and patience as the Lord continues to unfold this vision before me.
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