Perspective

The end of the year is nearly here and my schedule is filling up, no wait, it has already filled up.  I have church work spilling out of my ears, parties to plan, shopping to do and family to care for.  I think I am overwhelmed and trying to keep the tears in as I wonder how in the world I am going to get "it all" done.  Maybe you can relate. 

I had the honor and privilege to sit in on a missionary discussion this afternoon with my son.  We were at the home of a young man who is preparing to be baptized next weekend.  He is very excited and eager to learn and be a part of the church, as is his younger brother.  His mother, holding a tiny baby, supporting him and teaching him along with the missionaries was refreshing.  The Spirit in their home was peaceful.

As we left I felt a renewed sense of energy that I had been lacking all day.  I had spent most of the day feeling sorry for myself.  Feeling overwhelmed at all that I have to do in every aspect of my life.  It is easy to get feeling this way when life starts running as fast as a freight train, but as I drove and had time to reflect on the young family that we had just visited the Spirit whispered to me, "We bring souls unto Christ."  A quiet reminder that despite the difficulties of life, the Lord is mindful of me and my situation and when I give of my time to help another He blesses me abundantly.  I really can't complain.  It is keeping perspective...eternal perspective, and looking toward the future.