This quote is from the January Visiting Teaching Message (which was so good), but was shared again in one of the talks today. I love this quote!
"You cannot today remotely imagine what that decision to be unwaveringly obedient to the Lord will allow you to accomplish in life. Your quiet, uncompromising determination to live a righteous life will couple you to inspiration and power beyond your capacity now to understand."
--Richard G. Scott
Isn't that quote inspiring? I love being reminded that I have potential that I can't even comprehend. I feel like I can see the endless possibilities in my children and in others, but not so much in myself. This quote reminds me that by doing my best to be righteous and move forward I can be so much better than I can even imagine.
Here are some of my notes...
--We should look at various parts of our lives to see where we might be stalling instead of moving forward. (I think this is a great idea. We are often so blind to our own areas of weakness and could really benefit from taking the time to think about where we need to improve, especially spiritually.)
--Repentance brings back teachability. (This thought ended up being an "aha moment" for me because it reminded me that when I'm feeling obstinate and unforgiving or have other things to repent for I am not open to impressions from the Spirit and am less teachable. I read my scriptures daily so that I may be guided and gain insights, but I may be hindering my own progress by not repenting of certain things.)
--Prepare the way for the answer to come. Ask the Lord for guidance then roll up your sleeves and go to work. (This goes along with last week's thought about doing everything we can to help bring to pass the things we are praying for.)
--Ponder, prepare, act. (Easy steps to keep in mind.)
--Don't balk at opportunities. (I need to be better about recognizing opportunities for spiritual growth.)
I thought I should document today's lunch from Randy since my SPT was about it this week.
**Did you like January's VT Message?
What stands out to you?
Do you think you may be stalled?**
What stands out to you?
Do you think you may be stalled?**
14 comments:
I absolutely love that quote from the VT message -- it was what really stood out to me when I was giving the lesson to the sisters that I visit.
I also love the idea that repentance brings back teachability. So true, and so important to remember.
Hey jill that concept of beng stalled is so interesting to me
It kind of jumped off your darling pink background and gave me a quick kick in my cheek.
I wonder what kind of things in my life are stalled
as a kid we make mistakes and some bad choices
as we get older we learn from those mistakes and start to hopefully make better choices.
so i think in my life most of my choice are pretty good but that is where the stalling part comes in since I am not hurting anyone from most of my choices I seem to glide right along - smoothly which for me could also be stalled.
this really makes me wonder what i could push myself to do get out of that smooth floating rut. the sad thing is that most times I need a big huge fall out of the sky to wake me up, so hopefully I can figure it out before an anvil falls on my head
thanks for you thoughts as always.
You are one great note taker! add that to your 100 list this year.
I just think that is the sweetest thing that Randy makes you lunch and validates your blog by making time for you to record your thoughts.
I, too, love any reminders that we are so much more than we realize. With the constant barrage of negativity, it is a happy note to hear.
Good point as well on the stalling.
Thank you for the lovely post. (Lovely, not a word I use often.)
What stands out for me is, "we should look at various parts of our lives to see where we might be stalling instead of moving forward." Not only do I need to process this more, I look forward to being proactive once I apply it to my life.
Thanks for sharing your Sunday note taking....
To be "unwaveringly obedient"...I like that--My Sunday thoughts for today were on keeping commitments. You're message ties right in. We are blessed when we follow through and are obedient. (Even if sometimes we feel like we are just going through the motions)
The thing I find that I'm stalling over right now is...THIN MINT GIRL SCOUT COOKIES!--What the?!
these are great thoughts- i hadn't seen the january visiting teaching message (yes- that means i haven't been vt-ing!), so that was nice to read.
i think i have been stalling in my life. this week, i think that's been a little better- but i didn't realize the stall until i started doing something that i didn't exactly WANT to do but knew i needed to do. isn't that how it always goes?
and yes- recognizing potential in myself AND recognizing opportunities are not exactly strong points for me. it's nice to hear those things again to remind me of what i need to be doing!
This was good. My brain isn't coming up with anything profound to say. Just thank you.
I feel like I can see the endless possibilities in my children and in others, but not so much in myself. EXCUSE ME? What is up with that missy. This is a stalling moment. I think. So get to work and roll up your sleeves. I got your long long long and profound letter. I think I have to read it like 4 times again, before I can respond. Thank you. This really means you are one special missy in my life. Oh my.....I might be stalling too in more than one area.
ME NOW...the one thing that struck a cord is that I have been pushing myself physically more where it is uncomfortable but very rewardable, and I think this comes to mind, specially when I kneel down...it is not an easy thing for a medium'long period...it makes you painfully aware of your spirit and intent and also when I start a prayer, I often start with my head high...and realize soon that I need to bow my head, it is striking, because I never never start with it already bowed, unless I am with the kids...this has been a proof of humility awarness on my part...and from your observations...I should be on route to great meekness and humility HOPEFULLY.
ps...every time you quote Richard G. Scott, I can't but help remember when we used to go to his father's farm (many times) and he would take us in his tractor around it...it was very special, as it is one of my childhood memories...He holds a special place in my heart.
I know I am stalled, adn I know I'm a little nervous to get moving, because I know that means challenges/opportunities for growth ahead. On the other hand, I also know that if I stay stalled I'm going to get another set of challenges- self imposed problems.
Thanks again for your thoughts and stellar note taking abilities.
The stalling concept is interesting to me. In some areas, I think I am down right broken down, and in others, totally sailing along. I need to think about that today...Thanks Jill!
Great thoughts! I love that first quote!
I need to be better about a lot of things!
I always love to read your Sunday thoughts...it's like my weekly devotional.
Definitely appreciate that quote from the VT message...if we really understood our potential I wonder what we could accomplish...pretty amazing to think about!
i really love these thoughts jill. i've had a sobering month or so recognizing just how stalled i've been in the last 9 months or so (or even longer about something things). i'm trying to make some big changes to move forward. i absolutely love elder scott's quote.
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