Put God First

It's that time of season in the semester where students are either having an identity crisis, stressing over their major, or loosing momentum to do well in their hard classes. Students get into a mentality where they feel like they can only handle themselves, putting all their energy into their studies and homework, and coming up with the excuse "I don't have time" when asked to socially engage. It's a hard balance to be able to maintain good grades, finish homework, make time to have scripture study, engage in social interactions and keep a wholesome relationship with roommates. Oh, and calling mama at least once a week to reassure her of your existence. 

This is an essential time in our lives where our choices determine our destiny. We will experience hard times as well as trials. Some trials we are blessed with to help us obtain our desired potential, some are natural trials such as sickness, and some trials come because of our own choices we have made. 

I had a fantastic experience today. Have you ever woken up with a crappy emotional and mental feeling? Like you did something wrong? That was how my Thursday morning started and I asked "I didn't do anything wrong.. Why do I feel like this?"  Then I got a spiritual prompting to attend the temple after my morning class. I went to class, and drove to the temple afterwards. 

I'm not a huge believer in picking up the Book of Mormon and turning to a random page and receive revelation. That has happened to me maybe once or twice. But I sat down in the chapel of the temple, picked up the Book of Mormon, and turned to a random page. I turned straight to Doctrine and Covenants section 4. 

Verse 5 And faith, hope, charity and love, with an eye single to the glory of God, qualify him for the work.

6 Remember faith, virtue, knowledge, temperance, patience, brotherly kindness, godliness, charity, humility, diligence.

7 Ask, and ye shall receive; knock, and it shall be opened unto you. Amen.

As soon as I finished reading, one of the sweet ladies that worked in the temple told me to head to the confirmation room. I instantly knew that I had received my revelation. Before entering the temple, I had a prayer in my heart asking Heavenly Father if I am doing what I am suppose to be doing, should I continue on this career path that I have chosen, and asking for any spiritual guidance that I might need to hear at this time in my life. 

I know that Heavenly Father was watching over me and with the guidance of the Holy Ghost, He communicated with me. The answer that I received was like a pat on the back. I know that I am doing what Heavenly Father wants me to do, and that I just need to continue doing everything that I've been doing. I felt such at peace leaving the temple, as well as the rest of the day. 

Today was one of the best days I have had in a while. Things are turning up for the good, and the number of bad days keeps dwindling as time goes on. The good out weighs the bad. I am so grateful for this gospel in my life. I am grateful for the opportunity I had been given to further my knowledge and education at one of the Lord's universities. I am grateful for fantastic roommates that I have been blessed with. 

If you feel like you are struggling to stay afloat in the busiest time of your life, turn to the Lord. Put God first, regardless of the trials that you face. Love God. Have faith in Christ, and entrust yourself to Him in all things.