"And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also; knowing that tribulations worketh patience; And patience, experience, and experience hope: And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us."
Romans 5:3-5
With school starting in a few weeks I have been spending more time in Logan at night as I have had a lot to get ready to be prepared for school. To add to this I have been preparing for a half marathon this weekend which has required a run every morning. This morning I had decided to run towards Logan Canyon in hopes of making it to first dam. Part of my run was up a long hill before the road drops
back down into the canyon. I didn't realize just how steep it was until I was running up it into the canyon wind. That was quit a run! As I got to the top I was so grateful when the running became much easier, even with the wind. I couldn't help but look back down the hill and feel a little like a champion for conquering the hill! I thought of this in regards to life and the trials that we see daily. It would have been so easy to turn around when my body got tired and it probably wouldn't have done any wrong for me, but the confidence I received when I realized that I had done something difficult will be something that will fortify me for ever. The same comes with trials. They teach us valuable lessons of perseverance, empathy, patience, the list goes on and on. But the one that seems to always hit me is the attribute of patience. I can honestly say that it drove me crazy when someone would say to just be patient! I was not very good being patient and letting life take its course. I loved being in control of my life and circumstances, even to the extent that to my self I had very high expectations of how others should act and what they should say, even though they had no clue about these expectations. When something didn't go as planned it would frustrate me and I began to blame myself for everything that was going "wrong" in my life. It got to the point that it was making me physically and emotionally sick. I came across an article in the August Ensign that talked about patience being more than just waiting, and too me it met that patience was allowing the Lord to take control of my life but still being actively involved. This required me to act for myself, use my agency as the Lord would have me, humbly asking him to know where I could improve and then having real intent to make the changes that he said. There are things that I have complete control over, promptness, giving my body the exercise and food that it needs, gaining an education. I came to realize that as I took control of what I could and allowed the Lord to take control of the rest than I was being patient and that is what the Lord asked me too do. I know that the Lord has a plan for each of us. He is fully aware of where we are so as we take the time to learn what we have control over and then take massive actions(quote President Anderson) you will be "pleasantly surprised" at what he can do for you in your life.
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