I went to relief society for the first time today. It was a little weird. But the ladies are nice, even if they aren't anything close to my age, and it is nice to know that we always have the gospel in common, if nothing else. We were given a bookmark and a little baggie of Dots candies (which I love by the way), and reminded to Depend On The Savior. :) I thought that was really cute. And now I have another reason to love one of my favorite candies.
Just one more thing that I wanted to share. This is something I heard at Stake Conference a few week ago. I don't really know where it originally came from, but I like it:)
The Fellowship of the Unashamed
I am part of the fellowship of the unashamed. I have the Holy Spirit's power. The die has been cast. I have stepped over the line. The decision has been made -- I am a disciple of Jesus Christ. I won't look back, let up, slow down, back away, or be still. My past is redeemed, my present makes sense, and my future is secure. I am finished and done with low living, sight walking, small planning, smooth knees, colorless plans, chintzy living, and dwarfed goals.
I no longer need pre-eminence, prosperity, position, promotions, plaudits, or popularity. I don't have to be right, first, tops, recognized, praised, regarded, or rewarded. I now live by faith, lean on His presence, walk by patience, lift by prayer, and labor with power. My face is set, my gait is fast, my goal is heaven, my way is narrow, my way rough, my companion few, my Guide reliable, my mission clear. I can not be bought, compromised, detoured lured away, turned back, diluted or delayed.
I will not flinch in the face of sacrifices, hesitate in the presence of the enemy, ponder at the pool of popularity, or meander in the maze of mediocrity. I won't give up, shut up, let up, until I have stayed up, stored up, prayed up, paid up, preached up for the cause of Christ.
I am a disciple of Jesus Christ. I must go till He comes, give till I drop, preach till all know, and work until He stops me. And, when He comes for His Own, He will have no problem recognizing me. My banner will be clear.
Romans 1:16
Oh yeah, and, my wonderful friend Nannie (yes, that's the gorgeous girl in the picture above) is GONE!!! :( I will miss her. But I am happy for her.
2 comments:
I love The Fellowship of the Unashamed. I'm glad that you found it, so that I can read it now and again. I love you. It is crazy that you are in relief society. I wish that I could come in there with you. I am usually glad to be in primary, but now that you are in RS I sort of want to be there too.
Nannie is so lovely. We will miss her, but I am so glad that beautiful Emily will still be here with you.
Yes me too, to all of it.
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