Today has been one of those days where I legitimately miss being a missionary. I went through all of my pictures, journals, and little things, and I relived all the memories and moments that molded me into who I am today. I loved being a missionary. I know I served the amount of time that the Lord needed me to serve. Instead of being sad about coming home early, I feel blessed that I was ever even able to experience the things I experienced. Time just isnt relevant.
A song came into my head as I was looking through my things. This song was, and is, my favorite primary song (childrens church song). It's called "My Heavenly Father Loves Me." These are the lyrics:
Whenever I hear the song of a bird,
Or look at the blue, blue sky,
Whenever I feel the rain on my face,
Or the wind as it rushes by.
Whenever I touch a velvet rose,
Or walk by a lilac tree,
I'm glad that I live in this beautiful world,
Heavenly Father's created for me.
He gave me my eyes that I might see,
The color of butterfly wings.
He gave me my ears that I might hear,
The magical sound of things.
He gave me my life, my mind, my heart,
I thank Him reverently,
For all His creations of which I'm a part.
Yes I know Heavenly Father loves me.
As I sang this song in my head, I was reminded of just how much Heavenly Father loves me. I am reminded in the memories I made as a missionary, I am reminded by my loving family and friends, I am reminded in the wind, the rain, the snow and the sun. Everything around me, everything that I am, is all a part of Heavenly Fathers never-ending love. What a blessing that is. Because He loves me, He knows how to "succor" me, or as a very wise young lady once told me.."Succor means run to. So He is running to you." Heavenly Father and the Savior know exactly what I need and when I need it. They know how to push me in the right directions, how and when I feel that overwhelming love, and most importantly...the plan for me. Although I may not be able to see the plan Heavenly Father has for me, I know that He has one. Trusting in Him is something I've had to learn this year....and I know it's something I still need to learn. I am so thankful for the lessons He teaches me and for the kind reminders of His love. I hope that you all look around you and feel His love. It's in everything =]
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