So today I was called and sustained to be the Young Women's President in my ward. Needless to say, I'm a tad shocked. Actually shocked doesn't quite do my emotions justice...more like OVERWHELMED!!! As I was standing in Sacrament meeting getting sustained, my hands and legs were shaking so badly I thought I was going to collapse. The enormity of the calling was definitely starting to hit me.
Despite all of my anxiety, I am SO EXCITED for this calling and for the opportunity to work with the young women in my ward. They are all amazing! I am also excited for Ryan and his new calling. He was released from Young Men's and is now Brayden's primary teacher. It's really cute to see my two little twinners head into primary together. This whole experience has also been a big testimony builder to me of many simple truths. First, that we are all important and known by our Heavenly Father. As I was choosing my counselors and advisors, I felt the spirit literally speaking to me - telling me the names of the women that should hold those positions. I could feel so strongly that Heavenly Father knows me and is aware of me. Seriously that has to be one of the greatest feelings ever.
Secondly, as I was sitting in class today looking at each of the young women, I began to realize how strong they are required to stand everyday to overcome the wiles of school life. I immediately became extremely grateful to have the knowledge of the gospel in my life because although I don't face peer pressure anymore, there are many challenges in my life that I am able to overcome because of the basic truths that I hold dear. I am thankful to know that Jesus Christ is my Savior and that he came to this earth to die for me (and you) so that we can return to live with Him someday. I am thankful for the ability that I have to pray - and listen - to build a personal relationship with my Heavenly Father. I am thankful for the scriptures that we have, that I can learn from those that have gone before, and also learn what I can do to become a better person. Right now, I am most thankful that Heavenly Father has entrusted me with this stewardship. I feel totally inadequate, but extremely thankful. As I said to the young women today, "It's Party Time!" but I am definitely going to need prayers - and lots of them!
14 comments:
oh my goodness!!! Good luck!!! You will be AMAZING!!! No doubt about it...those girls are very lucky to have you!
Wow congrats. I know you will do a great job and how cute for Ryan and Brayden :)
yay for your young ladies! they will just adore you. you have such a strength and love that is contagious to those around you. i am excited for the many awesome experiences you will endure :) but you are right it is PARTY time. can't wait to hear your fun/scary/spiritual stories for the world of YW President. GO YOU!
So fantastic! You will do such an outstanding job. It's true that these young women are great. They need your fun and uplifting personality! I loved reading your testimony. Ryan's perfect for primary as well. It is going to be a fun time in your life. I hope you enjoy every minute!
It's an honor to work with such noble youth and you will be able to reach them and be inspired to teach and direct and love them. I will miss the opportunity to work with you but I have total faith in your abilities! With the Lord, anything is possible! You're awesome!
Congrats!! You will be great!!!
You will be awesome at it! You're barely old enough to be out of YW:) They need to see some "cool" people that live the gospel and know that all the hard work really does pay off!
Congrats! That is pretty cool, you'll do great. Those girls are pretty lucky...I'm sure you'll teach them a lot! Teenagers need a great example to lead them. Good luck!!! :)
awesome! i was actually just thinking on sunday myself that i'm not sure i will ever want to be asked to take on such a grand calling...glad that you got the calling instead (haha). that will be fun, can't wait to hear the partying things that go on in your ward. those girls are going to LOVE you!
Yay for the girls in your ward! How can they not love you??? (I am also in YW - laurel advisor.) Congrats!
Once again... so exciting!!! You will be awesome. I wish I could come to Girls Camp with you! :)
Little bro here: One of my favorite new quotes that I recommend is from President Uchtdorf at the announcement of his calling into the First Presidency he used the words "JOYFULLY OVERWHELMED" to describe the inadequacy that he felt.
Ah yes...I was shocked just being the YW 2nd counciler in my last ward. Im sure you will do a great job!
Oh man, I have had that calling for the last six months and would LOVE to hear what you've got going... I remember how fun it was working with you on the stake council... your girls are going to LOVE you... I'd really really like to swap ideas. It's totally true how the Lord upholds you through it. Good luck, you are going to be so awesome!
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