Sunday thoughts on Monday

Two young women (one former, one current) dropped off cards that brought me to tears. Right when I was feeling that maybe I'm not so good at this whole thing, maybe my efforts make no difference, they proved me wrong.

It was exactly what I needed.

It confirmed to me, yet again, that a hand-written note can turn someone's day – week, even! – completely around.

It brought to me a new resolve, to act on those feelings, to write those words that someone may need to hear. Thank you, thank you, dear girls.

Sunday thoughts

I was reading in the May Conference issue of the Ensign this evening, and this really stood out to me. It's from President Monson's address in the Young Women General Broadcast and his talk is entitled "May You Have Courage."

"Lest you feel inadequate for the tasks that lie ahead, I remind you of another of the Apostle Paul's stirring statements from which we might draw courage: 'For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.'"

That scripture (2 Timothy 1:7) reminds me of my sweet neighbor, it is her favorite and I have heard her mention it in Relief Society before. She has such a gentle demeanor, one of quiet power and the courage and faith to do what must be done, even in the face of difficulty.

I do feel a bit inadequate for the tasks that lie ahead, and I am definitely taking courage from this reminder! I know that fear does not come from God, and that He wants me to go forward with power and love and a sound mind. Yeah! I feel empowered just thinking about it.