Did I read my scriptures today? Pray? Remember my Savior? Serve someone? Repent for my sins? Use my time wisely? Be kind to everyone? Share the gospel with someone? Fulfill my calling well?
When I think about everything I’m supposed to be doing, I immediately feel overwhelmed.
There’s a lot going on, and belonging to this church, as amazing as it is, seems to bring a long to-do list with it.
Add this on top of regular life responsibilities, and immediately I think:
“I have to do ALL of this?”
But then I read King Benjamin’s words in Mosiah Chapter 2.
He teaches that even if we:
- give all the thanks and praise to God that our bodies could possibly give
- serve him day and night
- recognize that he preserves us every day and gives us breath
WE WOULD STILL BE UNPROFITABLE SERVANTS.
“And behold: ALL that he requires of you is to keep his commandments.” Mosiah 2:22
Talk about a perspective shift.
We can never even begin to give the thanks, praise, recognition, and service to God that he deserves.
We would not exist without him. We wouldn’t have our breath. We wouldn’t be able to have friends, families, jobs, or overwhelming responsibilities.
And all he asks in return is that we keep us commandments.
That’s nothing in comparison.
And so my heart is softened and changed.
“That’s ALL I have to do?”
Happy Studying!
-Cali Black
5 Responses
I just love and can’t thank you enough for your CFM emails! You just know how to say things in a way that make sense! I just love your perspective. I totally feel the spirit too! You are inspiring!
Aloha
Oh thank you! <3
This is a beautiful perspective and one that was taught in my personal family that I grew up in. Each one of us are so unique, as each child that we have has made their way differently in this world. Love is constant…
Beautiful! Love the meme. Thanks Cali!
Thanks so much!