Rewind to Conference Weekend, Saturday Morning Session. Seth and I are sitting in my house, I'm taking notes on my computer. Robert C. Oaks stands up to begin his talk. It's on patience. I proudly announce "Oh, I've mastered patience!" Seth laughs.
Fast Forward to present. Last night I was reviewing my conference notes as part of my scripture study and came to that same talk. As I began reading the scriptures, I kept thinking "this is EXACTLY what I need to hear! Oh dear, I've really been snappy and impatient with myself and my mistakes, and I've struggled so much lately because i've just wanted to master a skill without the time and practice!" And then it hit me. Maybe I have learned patience in some aspects of my life, but OBVIOUSLY not in every part.
So I decided that God was just playin' a little joke on me due to my proud announcement. I've learned a new lesson: don't pray for patience, and don't announce that you've become!
2 comments:
Thanks for sharing that enlightening moment, Jane! Isn't that how we learn--I shall pay more attention. Love you!
wow - I love your new blog look. It really is fabulous. You must have hired a great designer. Really Lizzy - I liked your little general conference story on patience. My, my how we all could use a little more patience.
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