Can I Just, Say Something, Crazy?
So today I've been having prompting after prompting. They've been like nonstop all day. During my meetings it might have looked like I wasn't paying attention to what we were learning, but that's because I was too busy listening to what I needed to hear and writing everything down.
However, in the midst of all this crazy spiritualness I kept getting bombarded with feelings of hurt and exhaustion and other emotions that weren't really conducive to the spiritual promptings I was getting. I was starting to feel a little down. So, I decided to take an impromptu walk in the gardens all by myself.
For those of you familiar with the gardens, there's a part of the gardens near the Hinckley where there's a porch with two swings, and a doorway in between. If you go behind the doorway, there are two more benches on either side. I sat down on one of those and poured my heart and thoughts and feelings out to the Lord. I wasn't completely upset but I was definitely not in a good mood. I asked Him to send me someone, anyone. Then I waited a few minutes.
I finally got up and walked through the doorway and sat on one of the swings and just rocked back and forth for a bit. I decided to look up and lo and behold, what do I see? I see this sign that says: "While in the pursuit of happiness, one should stop, and just be happy." I smile at that and take the picture, and then start walking farther into the gardens.
I look to my left and right and finally decide to turn right where I see a bench without any snow on it.
I climb up the steps carefully and find a note on the bench. It has an awesome message and somehow I know that I was meant to see it. Rather than keep it for myself, I decide to take a picture and leave it for someone else who might need it more than me.
It just goes to show though, that God is always watching over each and every one of us. And he prompts us to do things that will help others around us. So, that is what I am going to do. I am going to be his hands and serve others. I am going to be his ears and listen to others who might just need a listening ear. I'm going to pray to God for ways that I can help others. I am going to listen when I feel prompted to do something for someone else, even if the idea of doing so scares me to death.
In short, I am going to go out and build his kingdom. What are you going to do?
However, in the midst of all this crazy spiritualness I kept getting bombarded with feelings of hurt and exhaustion and other emotions that weren't really conducive to the spiritual promptings I was getting. I was starting to feel a little down. So, I decided to take an impromptu walk in the gardens all by myself.
For those of you familiar with the gardens, there's a part of the gardens near the Hinckley where there's a porch with two swings, and a doorway in between. If you go behind the doorway, there are two more benches on either side. I sat down on one of those and poured my heart and thoughts and feelings out to the Lord. I wasn't completely upset but I was definitely not in a good mood. I asked Him to send me someone, anyone. Then I waited a few minutes.I finally got up and walked through the doorway and sat on one of the swings and just rocked back and forth for a bit. I decided to look up and lo and behold, what do I see? I see this sign that says: "While in the pursuit of happiness, one should stop, and just be happy." I smile at that and take the picture, and then start walking farther into the gardens.I look to my left and right and finally decide to turn right where I see a bench without any snow on it.
I climb up the steps carefully and find a note on the bench. It has an awesome message and somehow I know that I was meant to see it. Rather than keep it for myself, I decide to take a picture and leave it for someone else who might need it more than me.
It just goes to show though, that God is always watching over each and every one of us. And he prompts us to do things that will help others around us. So, that is what I am going to do. I am going to be his hands and serve others. I am going to be his ears and listen to others who might just need a listening ear. I'm going to pray to God for ways that I can help others. I am going to listen when I feel prompted to do something for someone else, even if the idea of doing so scares me to death.In short, I am going to go out and build his kingdom. What are you going to do?
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