Monday, December 24, 2012

Trusting in the Lord...

I can finally talk about it now! I was called to be in the Relief Society Presidency and for the past 10 days I've really been talking to Heavenly Father about it. (Mostly doubting my abilities to carry out such a big calling) While thinking about the women before me, all I was doing was comparing myself to them and feeling doubtful I would measure up. Yesterday while in the hall, Sister Hyer gave me her congrats and that's when I told her how nervous I was. I told her, "I'll never be able to fit in Virginia's shoes!" That's when she said, "You're not supposed to fit in her shoes, you're supposed to fit in yours!"  I've been thinking about that and I know she is right, it's just hard to picture myself fullfilling this calling without completely falling on my face. The great news about being 2nd counselor, is I'll still be over the activity commitee, which I have loved for the past several years, so I'm blessed to have a slight idea of some of my responsibilities there. It goes back to what my Mom is always reminding me of- turning it over to the Lord and just letting go of it, really trusting him. Honestly, I'm horrible at it because it requires letting go of my control and I feel crazy when I'm forced to do that. I am thankful for this chance to serve and pray I will be enough. My fear has always been I am not enough in life. Hopefully God will make up the difference and I will be ok.

1 comment:

Jana said...

You are going to be amazing in this calling - you are so service-minded and willing to help others, and that's so crucial in the RS. We are a very lucky ward to always having such amazing leadership!!