Mosiah 5:15

15 Therefore, I would that ye should be steadfast and immovable, always abounding in good works, that Christ, the Lord God Omnipotent, may seal you his, that you may be brought to heaven, that ye may have everlasting salvation and eternal life, through the wisdom, and power, and justice, and mercy of him who created all things, in heaven and in earth, who is God above all. Amen.

Our prophets, and leaders admonish us to be "steadfast and immovable." I feel the blessings of this admonition in my own life. Even though I struggle at times with how time seems on the one hand to fly by so quickly and yet so slowly at others.

I know I am blessed at whatever I am about and doing. I count my blessings each day for (my) righteous posterity, who all embrace the Gospel of Jesus Christ. I love that I live in this time and season. My growth and progression has a firm foundation in Jesus Christ, my Savior. I find great joy in serving each week in the temple.

Interestingly, this evening I stood at a post to greet the patrons as they came down the stairs from the Celestial Room. Each person seemed to have a glow about them who perhaps had just been in an endowment session, and partaken of the Spirit as they passed through the veil and into the Celestial Room.

I was thinking of the late hour and how I wanted to just go home, really. Then I knew God was listening to my thoughts, as I was given a tender mercy, which are never random!

I quickly repented of that thought as a good sister who serves in the General Relief Society Presidency recognized me. She came up to me and gave me an embrace as our cheeks touched. I felt her goodness as she spoke into my ear, "Thank you for being here to serve in the temple." She looked at my name and smiled. I felt important to her and close to the Savior through her kind gesture. It felt like God knew I needed to feel his love, through one of his chosen servants.

Incidentally, a few months ago this same sister was in initiatory with me and another sister as we worked together and we administered to her. We had a spiritual feast, and we felt the spirit which was carried to our hearts; I know she remembered that and recognized me from that brief encounter.

I bear witness that I know that at these times our prayers are answered through another person, and this was one of those times.

Then, all of a sudden I knew that I could endure to the end of my shift and not wish it away for anything in the world, literally. I went home late, but it didn't matter, I forgot myself. I was there to serve my Savior and know He approved of my renewed attitude.



I had actually made a request to help on another day besides Saturday. It could just be a temporary one but I am going to make it work for as long as I am able to manage both shifts.