Rejuvenated

I was blessed with the opportunity this evening to attend the General Relief Society broadcast of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I reveled in the odd experience of being able to listen to an entire meeting without interruption of child supervising. I even took notes! What a welcome freedom to have my hands to myself. :) I felt uplifted and encouraged by all of the speakers. I felt personal inspiration on changes I need to make in my life. I hope that I can put into action those promptings I received while listening to our church leaders. I especially appreciated the loving and poignant words of President Uchtdorf. His talk is one I will listen to and read over and over in years to come. It was encouraging, inspiring, and motivating. I knew he spoke with love for the sisters of the Church and I felt a little spiritual hug while he spoke. One of the final things he reiterated was "happiness is your heritage." I know our Heavenly Father wants us to be happy. I've felt that I've been in a bit of a rut recently. In one way, tonight I was kicked out of it. In another way, I felt like a loving Savior figuratively put his arm around my shoulders and pointed down a straight and narrow path, with a smile that was my invitation to follow it. I choose that course because I'm not happy where I am. I know His path is one of happiness. I look forward with enthusiasm for my "new life" that started during the meeting. May we all find that peace the Gospel brings! :)