You're Not Perfect and That's Okay!

This week I came to the realization that everything is going to work out.  I feel like I've been swamped with responsibility lately (classes, work, band, homework, my calling, social life, dating) and that I was always behind in whatever I was doing.  I just had the overwhelming feeling that it doesn't matter what is going on that I just need to keep trying my hardest.  It started in my prayers this past week and the feeling perpetuated as one of the speakers in Sacrament Meeting this past week bore his testimony.  He talked about how the long term is important, yes, but focusing on the short term is what allows us to progress and become better people.  It really struck home.  Heavenly Father doesn't want me to be stressed all the time or feel like I'm not measuring up.  He wants me to feel loved and understand that if I'm trying my hardest, then I'm doing exactly what He wants me to do.  As a young adult, I'm expected to make BIG decisions about my future and that can be stressful, but with His help I can do it. 

This week, I had the opportunity to go to the Provo City Center Temple and view one of the sealing rooms and the bridal room before it is dedicated.  As my roommates and I walked through, an overwhelming feeling of peace and joy came as we enjoyed the ornate and beautiful details of God's home.  The temple is a place where we can feel God's love for us while making covenants with him.  After a week of contemplation of my life, it was exactly what I needed to solidify the impressions and feelings that I had of God's approval and love for me.