Come to Jesus Moments

Hmm…well I didn’t get into much trouble this holiday weekend. But I did have a “come to Jesus” moment on Sunday. Kind of ironic now that I think about it…

But it was much needed.

Lately I’ve been stuck in a rut. Maybe it’s the stress of school, the monotony of work, missing my family and friends in Oklahoma, guys who are indecisive and inconsiderate or just combination of it all.

I was sad.

Lonely.

And unable to feel the spirit like I normally do.

So this Sunday, the girls and I went to our old roommate’s mission farewell. It was in an actual church building, not the Tanner building on BYU campus. There was an organ with someone who actually played the organ. There were children. Families.

It made me miss home just a bit.

And although I don’t particularly recall the talks given by the speakers, I do remember how I felt. It was like a fire being lit to full blast inside my chest. It was a stern, yet gentle, reminder of what I needed to be doing to stay on track.

Things like:

-praying daily…and actually communicating with Heavenly Father

-reading my scriptures…but more importantly studying them

-keeping an attitude of gratitude….seriously, life is SO good to me.

It’s funny how the simplest things are what keep us spiritually charged. And when we stray from doing them, our life gets slightly off track.

Of course, I got a little choked up when we sang “Families Can Be Together Forever.”

It’s always been one of my faves. And a line in it really hit me.

“I always want to be with my own family, and the Lord has shown me how I can.”

He’s shown us the way to get back to where we need to be. I just need to follow Him.

Thanks for the reminder Heavenly Father; it’s comforting to know that you KNOW me so well.