3 Nephi 13:31-34
In this scripture, the resurrected Lord is calming the anxious nerves of his newly called disciples.
31 Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed?32 For your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things.33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you.34 Take therefore no thought for the morrow, for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient is the day unto the evil thereof.The question I asked when reading this group of verses was this: "Once I decide on what I want for my life, how will I keep from chickening out or second guessing myself?"
The application in this case is apparent. When the time comes to make major changes in my lifestyle, such as, getting a new job, starting a grad program at a new University, getting married, etc., it will be quite natural to freak out. Like the disciples of old, I hope to receive confirmation of a chosen "calling" for my life. I pray that when that calling comes and I am left to my own devises to make my dreams become my reality, that I can have the same promise the Savior's disciples had:
That if I seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, all the essentials for living will fall into place--food, shelter, continued guidance.
*Photos taken just outside my front door. BAMN! ONE, TWO, THREE. (I'm going to miss Provo...when I leave.)
It's so beautiful there.
ReplyDeleteAs far as major decisions, I'd say:
weigh it carefully, seek confirmation of the spirit and then throw yourself into your chosen path.
Looking back with regret on what might have been is never the recipe for success or happiness.
Good luck.
Light on the mountains is splendiferous! You are in a gorgeous spot! Marriage of course, is a crapshoot, as someone can make you believe whatever they want you to and you can have deep regrets; but anything else can be changed-you're not stuck forever, so we don't have to see mistakes as anything but learning opportunities! And with marriage, you will know- and if you don't, just ask the rest of us and we'll tell you!!! :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos, you have quite the view. I really miss those mountains.
ReplyDeleteBryan, compliments on a really great post with photos that inspire and words that open a window to the soul. Decisions are not easy, but they are necessary. Thanks for sharing the insight, tieing your thinking to the scripture and realizing that progress is yours to make.
ReplyDeleteI read the last several posts (loved the memories of "Wax on Wax off") and am impressed at the thought and effort you put into the posts.
Continue to create each day. Plunge into something productive to benefit society with some routine. Decide where you will be a year from now and go there. Those are my current thoughts. It will be great to see you in a few days. Love, Dad