I have been a missionary for close to 8 months. Unfortunately, I've spent a lot of those eight months with my head down and my eyes looking no further than a few feet ahead. I had no idea the force of the tempation to see only the immediate stress, frustration, anxiety, and fear. And ya know, having tunnel vision makes for a pretty depressed life. But guess what!
"We will not be overwhelmed with the burdens of life. We will not feel incapable of doing what we are called to do or need to do. We will be strengthened, and our lives will be filled with peace and joy. We will come to realize that most of what we worry about is not of eternal significance-and if it is, the Lord will help us. But we must have the faith to LOOK UP and the courage to follow His direction.
So from here on out I am looking at the big picture - every hard day or moment is worth it because God asked me to do it and He will give me a great reward. There are bigger, more substantial things that right-now's anxieties.
"...we are heavenly Father's children. He wants to be a part of our lives, to bless us, and to help us. He will heal our wounds, dry our tears, and help us along our path to return to His presence. As we look to Him, He will lead us."-Elder Ian S. Ardern
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