In His Own Time

It is a wonder to me how He works but to quote a friend recently, "it becomes more and more apparent that the best idea is to try and not get in the way as the Lord does his work."

I was working in my calling and really trying to get some revelation for it. The first half came nearly immediately after I received some counsel. I was surprised by how powerful a feeling it was and that it repeated every time I doubted or wanted to be sure. He was truly patient with me on that one, asking again and again. But the 2nd half was much more work and I had to work according to His time. I was working hard and really pushing to have the right answer. I kept going back to the same answer over and over, seeming to think that was an answer, but when I would pray to verify, I always was unsettled. So I would review options again, rethink the assignment, and work it again. Same thing over and over. But then I felt prompted to go to a youth baptism. Not really sure why, but we went and it was very nice. But while I was there, and not really considering the previous need for revelation, the revelation came very powerful and VERY direct. The answer was given to me. I just had to wait for His timetable to get the answer. But He did answer. 

It was a great lesson to learn right before going into conference sessions. They were so wonderful. I really liked the priesthood session and especially Elder Ballard's talk. I also liked how they used so many analogies to things I could understand. It really is one of the best weekends of the year. 

I had a very short week at work. I stayed home Monday and Tuesday to "compensate" for being gone for the prior two weekends traveling for work. I had a good time with mom and the rest at home as they were on spring break. Then Friday we were closed for Good Friday so I only had to work two days. And they were actually "quiet" days so I got a lot of loose ends and miscellaneous things cleared up which felt good. Especially since I have a jam packed week coming up and will have very little time to do anything besides the things of the week. Just keeping up with emails etc will take all I have. 

I hope you got what you were looking for out of conference. I love listening again to the talks and continuing to learn. I wrote down a few that will be the first ones I listen to again. I am so grateful that they are available so quickly for our reference. 

I recall on my mission the heartache knowing it was conference weekend but we did not get it broadcast to Norway. We just had to wait for about 8 weeks for the Ensign to be published, then wait another 4 weeks or so for a parent to mail it to us. I remember being in a basement apartment (a nice one really, roomiest of my mission except Trondheim) in Porsgrunn when the Ensign finally came. I recall using all our study time to read it and try to learn the messages. It was like Christmas morning as a little child to get that gift. It changed my whole attitude on conference from then on. I learned to treasure the opportunity to watch, listen, or read conference. 

We went to Amish country, quite the adventure as I am sure mom will tell you about (for those that were not with us) but while there I found an item just for you Gavin. Look at the photo!  A soda I know you would appreciate. 

We also saw some Amish artists wood carvings. 3D out of a single block of wood. Take a look, they were phenomenal in their detail and I was impressed by the skill. 

Love you forever,

Dad

3 John 1:4