Answers Will Come

It seems that the major part of the last month has been, for me, spent in self doubt and growth. I have worried about the many aspects of my life that I feel I am weak. I have recently pulled my children out of the public schools to teach them at home using an online prep school as my aide. I am the stake camp director, called only three months ago with little outline and camp coming quickly in only two months. I am trying to paint my house and get it ready to get on the market as we feel inspired to do. And on top of it all I feel the adversary pressing hard upon our family as we strive to become a more united. It is no wonder that I feel overwhelmed by my lackings. This weekend I have prayed for strength to overcome these feelings and I felt impressed to turn toward the conference Ensign that I just received. I have enjoyed what I have read but studying Julie B. Beck's talk pointed me where to go. I will type a few quotes I loved here that I might refer to them often.

"There is much distraction and not enough peace and joy. I have felt that there has never been a greater need for increased faith and personal righteousness.

A good woman knows that she does not have enough time, energy,or opportunity to take care of all of the people or do all of the worthy things her heart yearns to do. But with personal revelation, she can prioritize correctly and navigate this life confidently.

The ability to qualify for, receive, and act on personal revelation is the single most important skill that can be acquired in this life.

Many answers to difficult questions are found by reading the scriptures because the scriptures are an aid to revelation. Insight found in scripture accumulates over time, so it is important to spend some time in the scriptures every day.

When women nurture as Christ nurtured, a power and peace can descend to guide when help is needed. It requires a conscious effort to diminish distractions, but having the Spirit of revelation makes it possible to prevail over opposition and persist in faith through difficult days and essential routine tasks.

Promised personal revelation comes when we ask for it, prepare for it, and go forward in faith, trusting that it will be poured out upon us.

(Haha, I love this one quoted from Eliza R. Snow) Women should be women and not babies that need petting and correction all the time. I know we like to be appreciated but if we do not get all the appreciation which we think is our due, what matters? We know the Lord has laid high responsibility upon us, and there is not a wish or desire that the Lord has implanted in our hearts in righteousness but will 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.

We are doing well when ... we develop attributes of Christ and strive to obey His gospel with exactness. ... when we seek to improve ourselves and do our best. ... when we increase faith and personal righteousness, strengthen family and homes, and seek out to help others.

We can feel certain that the Lord is pleased when we feel the Spirit working through us. Peace, joy, and hope are available to those who measure success properly."

Oh, that I will continue to remember my priories, that I will measure my success by what is important, that I may not be bogged down with the enticements of the adversary and question my value. I loved this message, if you want to enjoy it in its entirety click here.