Poetry in Motion
How much of our experience in this life, and our perception of what is going on, has to do with our sense of it being "about us"? When we sense that we are really part of the equation, everything is different: richer, more vibrant, fulfilling.
Tonight's Temple Pageant was wonderful. It started by a sense of coming Home. Everywhere, we saw men from our Stake who had been assigned to come serve in different ways with the show: from directing parking, to acting as ushers. To be surrounded by the men I love, who support me as my home teacher, my child's primary teacher, my Seminary students' leaders.
Then, the whole stage was set by a devotional before the performance by Pres. W. that was so humble and true that I was zoned right in to the power of the possibilities. He shared the way that the performances had personally inspired him, how he so clearly felt our Father's love for each of us. And then he pronounced a special blessing upon us that we might have a truly significant powerful experience during the performance. President H. followed suit with a beautiful prayer blessing all of the cast and crew before the show began.
And it was powerful. Surrounded by the love, the blessing of these great leaders and friends I was so aware of the sense of being spritually lifted, being personally valued by my Savior, delighting in the missionary effort to reach hearts and spirits of non-members and members alike. I closed my eyes, said a prayer in my heart before the performance began letting Father know how grateful I was for these feelings and then I just let the Spirit flow through me as the scences were played out on stage and as we sang our testimonies with great sincerity.
And I am left to wonder: why is it that I so rarely hear the powers of Heaven called down upon us as they were tonight? Isn't Father ready to consecrate our experiences on earth for our gain and understanding? There was nothing wrong with other devotionals that have been given. I've been directed to important scriptures and felt motivated to do my best. But this was so unique and personal.
I am so grateful for Priesthood leaders who share the understanding that I have always felt through my husband's prayers for me: I am loved and valued. Father is just waiting to bless me with rich experiences. All it takes is a humble prayer and a voiced blessing and my heart overflows with a sense of wonder and joy. It is really, literally right there for the asking. Our Savior really does want to bless us with His joy and peace.
How grateful I am to have been swept away from the worries and cares of everyday life and to have been lifted high, where the vision is clear and the path simple. God lives. He loves us. He has blessings waiting just outside of our horizon. All it takes is humility, supplication and faith and these blessings are ours, as they were meant to be.
I think I'm converted all over again. Yes, Alma, I have felt these things before and I can feel them now. And it is worth all the effort of my soul.