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So the other night I was zooming (well, not really zooming 'cause I was only walking) around the track listening to conference talks and one of Joseph B. Wirthlin's came up on the playlist. . . .it was Come What May and Love It. (from Oct 2008) As he talked, I realized I need to do a little repenting. This Primary calling hasn't been embraced by me with much love. There definitely are things I will love about it. . . .the kids. . . doing sharing times. . . .working with great ladies. . .enjoying the music of the Primary. . . .and I could go on. But there are things about it that are not comfortable or enjoyable for me. . . being the decision maker. . . .being the problem solver. . . lots of meetings. . . . unfortunately I could go on with this list too. And I have been focusing on those uncomfortable things in regards to my feelings about the whole calling. That has been wrong. Since I regard Elder Wirthlin as a prophet, I have an opportunity to apply his teaching with the promise that blessings and safety will come. I will do better. I am recommitting to loving what comes!

And with those thoughts flowing in my mind, when this little youth gem from Elder Scott arrived in my inbox this morning, it caught my attention: ". . . You must exercise your agency to authorize the Spirit to teach you. " A connection was made. Choosing to love what comes my way is a very conscious and deliberate choice--then when I use my agency in a correct way the Spirit will be authorized to teach me. I need that. Oh how I need that. Elder Scott continues, "As you make this a practice in your life, you will be more perceptive to the feelings that come with spiritual guidance. Then, when that guidance comes, sometimes when you least expect it, you will recognize it more easily.” I have found in my life that after I have followed promptings and done the things I've felt led to do, future enlightenments and inspiration are stronger and more perceptible. Which is another reason for me to work hard to love what comes my way--I need that power in my life for so many reasons. So thankful for all the ways Heavenly Father works to reach me and teach me the things I need to do.