My favorite calling thus far has certainly been
Relief Society teacher.
I can't express the uncertainty I feel before a lesson, now matter how much preparation I do. I always feel unprepared! My new and improved teaching method is to compile a bunch of information, not particularly organized, then let
the class take it's course.
So far, it's proven effective.
I just can't describe the feeling of standing in front of a class, feeling like the dust of the earth. Ha, literally...I feel like I have nowhere near enough knowledge to be teaching the amazing women in my ward (and any of you that have taught, have undoubtedly felt this way). Inadequacy is one of the most humbling emotions. No question. But with humility comes reliance (hopefully on the one you need most), and that reliance somehow qualifies you for a higher power. It certainly wasn't me teaching those women yesterday. I was taught just as much, if not more, than any of them.
And in that one moment, it hits you like a ton of bricks. You know the truth right then, when you are entirely overcome with gratitude for everything.
He teaches you,
blesses you,corrects you,
sacrificed for you,
answers you,
gives freely to you,
directs you,
invites you,
created you,
loves YOU.
And all He asks?
Is that we follow Him, and testify of Him. Not hard to do when you've genuinely had a change of heart, is it? He becomes you're everything.
I'm grateful to teach, and to feel of the Spirit so strongly when I'm placed in difficult, uncomfortable, unsure-of-myself situations.
I always learn!
On a slightly different note--
I LOVE BBQs.
Ha, yes it's true. Janelle actually bought a little bbq last week at Lowe's, and invited us over to test it out last night. It was delightful! The smells, the company, the food, the laughter, the sunshine, the games...all makes for a killer Sunday evening.
And to my dear friend St. Geezy...I shall miss you.
Deeply.
Oh yes, and thanks to Ms. Shelby for talking to me on the phone last night. I think you knew you needed to pick up the phone and give Aunt Jess a good chuckle. You always know how to make me laugh. You were straight business, no play, telling me straight up how things were going to happen. Can't wait to take you swimming this weekend! And to my ladies?
MICHAEL BUBLE, HERE WE COME.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1AJmKkU5POA
Want an ultimate feel-gooder? Watch this.
Cheese. Ball.
Oh, and the blonde girl is his fiance.
Relief Society teacher.
I can't express the uncertainty I feel before a lesson, now matter how much preparation I do. I always feel unprepared! My new and improved teaching method is to compile a bunch of information, not particularly organized, then let
the class take it's course.
So far, it's proven effective.
I just can't describe the feeling of standing in front of a class, feeling like the dust of the earth. Ha, literally...I feel like I have nowhere near enough knowledge to be teaching the amazing women in my ward (and any of you that have taught, have undoubtedly felt this way). Inadequacy is one of the most humbling emotions. No question. But with humility comes reliance (hopefully on the one you need most), and that reliance somehow qualifies you for a higher power. It certainly wasn't me teaching those women yesterday. I was taught just as much, if not more, than any of them.
And in that one moment, it hits you like a ton of bricks. You know the truth right then, when you are entirely overcome with gratitude for everything.
He teaches you,
blesses you,corrects you,
sacrificed for you,
answers you,
gives freely to you,
directs you,
invites you,
created you,
loves YOU.
And all He asks?
Is that we follow Him, and testify of Him. Not hard to do when you've genuinely had a change of heart, is it? He becomes you're everything.
I'm grateful to teach, and to feel of the Spirit so strongly when I'm placed in difficult, uncomfortable, unsure-of-myself situations.
I always learn!
On a slightly different note--
I LOVE BBQs.
Ha, yes it's true. Janelle actually bought a little bbq last week at Lowe's, and invited us over to test it out last night. It was delightful! The smells, the company, the food, the laughter, the sunshine, the games...all makes for a killer Sunday evening.
And to my dear friend St. Geezy...I shall miss you.
Deeply.
Oh yes, and thanks to Ms. Shelby for talking to me on the phone last night. I think you knew you needed to pick up the phone and give Aunt Jess a good chuckle. You always know how to make me laugh. You were straight business, no play, telling me straight up how things were going to happen. Can't wait to take you swimming this weekend! And to my ladies?
MICHAEL BUBLE, HERE WE COME.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1AJmKkU5POAWant an ultimate feel-gooder? Watch this.
Cheese. Ball.
Oh, and the blonde girl is his fiance.
Oh, and Shelby enjoyed that conversation as well. In fact, she was just saying that she would like to speak with you again. Something about urgent matters...? She was mumbling, I couldn't quite catch it.
ReplyDeleteOh Jess, I'm glad you're enjoying your calling. You're being prepared for the next 18 months. I can hardly admit that it's just a few short weeks away. Makes me sappy (sad & happy...that was Trav speaking).