First off, I am so sore. We work out everyday, and leg day was yesterday. It wouldn't be so bad, but our residency room is on the 4th floor, and our classroom is on the 6th floor of a different building. We refuse to take the elevator, so we average about 1100 stair steps per day!
Not only am I getting strong in body, but I'm also getting strong in Spirit. I turn to the Lord in prayer so often. I have come to realize that I am capable of so much more when the Lord is helping me. As zone leader I find that meetings sometimes get in the way of study time, and I felt like I was getting behind on studies. I felt like I was super busy and working hard, but I wasn't progressing as well as I would like. Well, I prayed for help to know how I could make more time for my studies, and in church the next day I received an answer to that prayer: "It's not about how busy you are, but why you are busy." It made me realize that I cannot waste a moment of this precious time. I've made it a goal to be more focused with everything I do. Work when it's time to work. It's helped me take advantage of every minute more fully. No longer do I allow meetings to get off topic; rather, we focus on the issue at hand, solve the problem, and then get out early so we can get around to other things.
Another thing I've been trying to improve is my love for others. I have been really good about staying patient with others, but although I don't normally show it, I sometimes get frustrated. This week I made it a goal to become more patient and loving with others. The first goal I set to do that was to compliment each person in our zone at least once a week. That's over 10 people a day. It has become a really fun game for me, and has really helped me be positive. Anytime I get frustrated with someone I simply think of something about them that I like. I'm trying to see others as Jesus Christ see's them. Everyone is starting to realize that I have been on a complimenting spree, and they all love it (or at least they say they do haha). While praying and studying about Charity and love I came upon a message that made me realize: "I'm not perfect, so I can't expect others to be perfect." HOW TRUE THAT IS!!!
Here is a little challenge: Compliment 10 different people every day for the next week. Make it a game! It will help you come to love others. Oh, and they can be strangers. It'll make their day! I promise!
Sincerely,
Elder Hemmert
No comments:
Post a Comment