Well as they say, "All good things must come to an end." The same is true with callings. Last month I was released from Young Women. I knew it was coming, just didn't want to believe it. After all, I have been in the YW program for about 19 years, off and on, but mostly on! Which means I have been extremely blessed to be in with my girls throughout their years in YW. Shayla will be going to camp as a laurel this year for the first time without me. I have loved it! So then comes the thoughts of..."Now what?" Where were they going to put me?? Well about 2 weeks ago, Bishop called me in, and extended a call to me.
This is the face I probably gave him!
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You want me to teach what?? Gospel Doctrine??!! It is a calling I always felt, and knew I could say no to. But... I felt the spirit and knew I needed to pray to find the answer from my heart, not just the answer that was in my head. Bishop was very understanding, and let me have some time. So as I prayed and went to the temple, and the confirmation came that I should accept the call. Not because of what I know, but because what I will learn! How can I deny a chance to grow and learn and become more of what Heavenly Father expects from me?
Simply put~ I can't, because..
So, I begin to prepare to teach my first lesson on the 15th. and thankfully the course of study this year is the Book of Mormon, and we are past compare Isaiah stuff! phew
My motto is from Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ which stengtheneth me.
I know I will not be able to do this alone, so I will pray for guidance and direction as I accept this calling and will try to do my best.
2 comments:
AHHHHHH!!!! Biggest fear of my life well, that and Primary Chorister...where you have to sing high pitched Primary songs and make yourself look crazy to entertain the crowd!! I was called to be the Gospel Doctrine teacher in my student Ward at USU.....teaching a ton of return missionaries. Scared me to death, but you are 100% right. By accepting the call, the Lord will qualify you for the job and you will be amazed what you will learn and the power you will teach with. Perfect job for you....if you can't be in YW's that is!!! You will be great and your Ward is super lucky to glean from your testimony and knowledge! Good luck Sister....thinking of you!
Can't wait to hear how it went! :)
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