One of the best parts of having the Gospel of Jesus Christ in my life is the opportunity to participate in an ongoing conversation about what the heck I am suppose to be doing in my life. Sometimes the conversation drops off (always because of me) and I stop listening. And when I just simply stop talking and trying to take over (because I think I am so clever, even more clever than Him) I am able to hear words of comfort, direction and peace. This morning I wanted to finish my prayers and scripture reading before my children woke up. I have been so busy the last few weeks I have compromised the ongoing dialogue and I don't like the consequences. So I decided I needed to get back on track and felt prompted to read my patriarchal blessing. Here is a link talking more about patriarchal blessings: http://www.lds.org/general-conference/1986/10/your-patriarchal-blessing-a-liahona-of-light?lang=eng. It is filled with revelation about my life's purpose here on Earth and gives me messages of reassurance that I am loved and remembered.
As I read it this morning, I felt a surge of hope in my life. It is beautiful. And after reading my blessing, I feel my Heavenly Father's love. I know He knows me intimately. Reading the things He blesses me with in my life and the things He promises me is like seeing my life in true color. I don't always see what He sees. I am grateful that I can connect with His perspective about me. I am grateful he knows the desires of my heart and touches on each one to reaffirm that He knows who I am. He will provide graciously everything it is I need. It is nothing short of miraculous. And I am always shocked that I can get so short sighted about my mission here on Earth.
My patriarchal blessing focuses repeatedly on being of service to others. I am so touched that Heavenly Father knows that when I am in the pursuit of this calling, I feel more myself than at any other time. And reading the wonderful things He has in store for me, if I just follow His will, is so inspiring. Even knowing all my weaknesses, He trusts me to accomplish important things. He believes in my abilities. He knows what is in my heart. I think being known by Him is powerful. If I ever forget, I just need to go back to Him and He will indefinitely remind me. I love Him so much. And I hope that love He feels for me can continue to inspire my life and the lives of those around me. This is my true inspiration.
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