Thomas S. Monson said, "This is our one and only chance at mortal life—here and now. The longer we live, the greater is our realization that it is brief. Opportunities come, and then they are gone. I believe that among the greatest lessons we are to learn in this short sojourn upon the earth are lessons that help us distinguish between what is important and what is not. I plead with you not to let those most important things pass you by as you plan for that illusive and non-existent future when you will have time to do all that you want to do. Instead, find joy in the journey—now."
I know The Family: A proclamation to the World will help us all find joy in the journey now as families.
It is from the November 2008 Ensign Conference edition, "Finding Joy in the Journey" pg 84-87.
Joy in the Journey! LIFE is the road, FAMILY is the vehicle and the Celestial Kingdom is our DESTINATION!!
I have been thinking about this a lot lately. Especially with all the job, house, and spouse losses that my friends/family are experiencing. It just brings me back to what's the most important thing in life; it's not our jobs, it's not our homes or material possessions. The only thing is our families!!!
For the longest time in my life I wasn't finding "joy in the journey". I was just stressing through the journey. Now, I have found a new appreciation for life, love, family, and the gospel of Jesus Christ. You don't have to have a dramatic or a traumatic thing happen to you necessarily for this change to take place. I think there comes a point in our lives when you stop worrying about the little things and you focus your time and energy to what does matter in this life. For me that is my family.
I am thankful for a wonderful Prophet who leads and guides us. But more importantly who brings us back to the real purpose of our lives and reminds us "not to let those most important things pass you by as you plan for that illusive and non-existent future when you will have time to do all that you want to do. Instead, find joy in the journey—now."
Cora
3 years ago
2 comments:
Wow, this is great! This is exactly what Gregg and I were talking about this morning, trying to find joy in the journey. That's really harder than it sounds. It's a constant battle each day to not let Satan have his way with you. Thanks for this reminder.
Amen sister!
what a great reminder...
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