It sounds like a bit of a cliche, but I’ve been pondering my answer to this question for a while now.
What is my “why”?
Why do I choose to do what I do each day?
Each and every thing.
Like emptying the dishwasher.
Reading a book to my kids.
Making time for date night.
Attending church on Sunday.
Studying the scriptures.
Why do I do it?
I’ve learned that I actually feel so much more empowered when I remember WHY I actually want to be doing each task.
I want to contribute to my home. I want to raise curious children. I want to strengthen my marriage. I want to worship God and take the sacrament. I want to invite the Spirit into my life even more.
Thinking of these “big” reasons makes the little mundane or habit-driven tasks so much more exciting and purposeful.
When Moroni went out to rally his troops, he also reminded his people of their “why.”
“He went forth among the people, waving the rent part of his garment in the air, that all might see the writing which he had written upon the rent part.” (Alma 46:19)
And when he reminded them of their “why”, everyone was inspired to act.
They weren’t forced, guilted, or just convinced.
They thought about their purpose, and then they knew they wanted to do something.
What are your big picture “why”s for everything that you do each day?
Reflecting on this purpose can give us enough motivation to “rally the troops” and infuse a spiritual adrenaline rush into our lives.
Happy Studying!
-Cali Black
