Be Still and Know that I am God

I thought I had my life figured out, at least a general plan. Well one of my roommates told me, "When you make plans, God laughs and says He has something else in mind."
Found this on Pinterest. Here is the original source.

My life has been full of a lot of changes this summer. Probably one of the most next to the summer Mom passed away. I've had to make some hard decisions and figure out what the Lord wants me to do with my life.

I thought I was graduating from UVU in the spring. Yeah, that isn't happening. I thought I would then graduate in December.  That, again, isn't happening. I am extending school til next spring semester, so I should be graduating spring 2014. I wanted to have less stress on myself, for my own sanity, and there are more opportunities for leadership and preparing for the future if I stay another semester. I was also received inspiration this past semester that I need to go to graduate school in the next few years (not sure how many), and so I want to prepare for it.

I thought I was getting married last summer. That didn't happen. I thought I would get married this summer. That didn't happen, either. We are taking time to figure things out. I have learned a lot about the Atonement this summer to help me with my perspective. I'm not perfect, and it will still take time for me to truly understand what the Lord has in store for me.

I took an Institute class a couple times this summer while I wasn't at BASEcamp, and the few times that I went there was a scripture shared two different times by different teachers. D&C 101:16 is the reference that was shared, but it reads the same:
Found this on Pinterest. Here is the original source.

That is reason for the title of this post. I have been taught a lot this summer about trusting Heavenly Father. I make lots of plans, and He has being showing me all summer to trust Him and let things happen. I am still working on it. He is so patient with me. I love Him so much for being willing to take time to teach me and become all He wants me to be. What I have to do is follow Him the best I can. 

For now, that means taking BASEcamp home with me in my everyday life (see my previous blog posts to learn more about what I learned there), and following the promptings I've received. I moved apartments to help me with this process. I'm scared to start over again, but the good thing is that I 'm not completely starting over. I am close enough to my old ward that I can still hang out with people, and I am still in the same stake. I am excited for a change and to figure out what the Lord wants me to do. 

When you are at that time in your life when you are just figuring things out, remember Him and know He has a plan for you. I have felt that in my life, this summer especially, and I'm grateful for Him for giving me the chance to listen and follow Him. I love Him and am so grateful that He does have a plan in store for me.

What are you going to do to follow Heavenly Father's plan for you?

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  1. UnknownAugust 25, 2013 at 1:14 PM

    I'm excited to be your roommate this year - change is hard, but I'm glad I'll be able to get to know you! (:

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