Eye Opener

There is no glory in being involved in a mediocre cause.

I attended a training meeting this morning in Salt Lake about the young women program where I serve at church at the moment.  It was one of the best meetings I have sat in for a long time.  I came away feeling that what I did mattered, and it counted for a lot in the lives of the young women I serve.  That is not a feeling I have consistently.  But I have regularly felt that what I did mattered to God, who knew what I was doing and what I was trying to do but not quite making it.

I ended up with seven pages of handwritten notes.  I left with impressions of what I can improve, and felt only hopeful in those thoughts rather than guilty.  I found new motivation to serve with purpose and charity and renewed vigor.  I came home knowing that my family and I are blessed as I try to help others through my service.  And I felt such an overwhelming love of the Savior to me personally.  That is truly a gift.