the Spirit and Lord's timing never cease to amaze me, even with the simplest of things! you know when you go to church or institute, read an ensign article or listen to a conference talk, and it seems like everything that is taught is directed specifically at you??? i feel like that ALL of the time and i have the feeling that it isn't a coincidence!
this morning at institute we discussed the short book of 4th Nephi. it's one chapter long but spans over a time period of a few hundred years and in essence is a summary of the great cycle that happens throughout the entire Book of Mormon. a huge part of the lesson was the meaning of true conversion. as brother norby was discussing conversion and everything it entails, i couldn't help but think about my great "C" challenge, and just everything i need to work on and who i want to become. basically i want to become truly converted unto the Lord, so yes, add another C to the list, as the title really... Conversion!
Elder Dallin H. Oaks...
"We qualify for eternal life through process of conversion. As used here, this word of many meanings signifies not just a convincing but a profound change of nature... Jesus' challenge [to be converted] shows that the conversion He required for those who would enter the kingdom of heaven was far more than just being converted to testify to the truthfulness of the gospel. To testify is to know and to declare. The gospel challenges us to be 'converted,' which requires us to do and to become."
this goes great with my goals, to do and to become! thank you for this great lesson that couldn't have come at a more perfect time!
volleyball...
we had a girl quit the team today. she has a lot of problems going on with her parents at home and her brother leaving on a mission, and she just has a lot of issues in general, but she told us today that volleyball doesn't make her happy, she has never had the passion for it, she only did it to make her dad happy, and she can't see herself playing for another two years. long story short, we all are very supportive of her decision, wish her the best, and will definitely miss her presence on the team. and of course this experience got me thinking about my "passions" and yes, volleyball has definitely been one of the greatest passions in my life! i truly love it and can't imagine my life without it. i'm grateful for the opportunities i had to play, and all the sacrifices of time and money from my parents. oh the glory days of playing! now volleyball is more of a job than a passion, but i'm so grateful that i still get to be involved and that it is my work. how i got so fortunate and blessed in this life, i'll never know!
highlights of the day...
-started reading "the last song"! i have a week to finish it before the movie... love it :)
-began the great search of finding "theme songs" for the great people in my life... i'm such a dork and have different ring tones for people!
-early morning run... still on the treadmill, but someday it'll be light enough and i'll get the guts to run outside
-another "no sugar" day!
-cooked dinner... i love stir-frys with salad! easy and delicious!
-enjoyed watching the biggest loser with jess... and i didn't eat ice cream or cookie dough this time!
-wore my sweet pink headband today... thanks mommy :)
-watched the "behind the scenes" footage from one of my greatest vb trips of all time! i had the greatest teammates!
-i get to read more and go to sleep... yay!
i'm grateful for a wonderful, pretty routine day. it may be back to the drawing board with recruiting, but i know things will work out!
thanks for your patience ;)
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