Get on your knees and pray, then get on your feet and WORK.(post from previous blog, 'Twenty-one and undone')

Hey Everyone! I have so much to tell you!

Two weeks ago, I received my first calling in my new YSA ward(even though I've been here almost six months:)) And I want to take the time to talk about magnifying our callings!

Last night, I went to FHE, and then to my first meeting with the chairman of the committee I have been called to, and all I can say is, "my cup runneth over." 

Do you know the feeling I am talking about here? In one day, I feel like I have gone from blissfully passive, to blissfully overloaded. And I woke up today with a new energy I have not felt in a while. I feel like even though I may not get EVERYTHING done, everyday, all the time, that whatever I absolutely try my hardest at-this will be enough to fulfill my callings. 

Last night, as I was driving home, I found myself becoming very choked up over the fact that I had so much to do in the next few weeks..I felt needed, and wanted. I felt joyful, and I felt FULL.

When I realized what was happening, I felt a silent prayer of thanks to my Heavenly Father. I am so happy to be where I am at. 

So, as I was saying....

Magnifying our callings can be a source of JOY, CONTENTMENT, and SERVICE for singles. (Yes, I see the eye rolling of you primary workers...).

Through our service to our brothers and sisters, no matter in the church, or not in the church, this is a way of emulating the Savior and his examples of service.

In the General Conference of October 1988, President Ezra Taft Benson(via Thomas S. Monson) addressed the single adult sisters of the church. I love this talk! It is in truth, a direct guide to being fulfilled in our singleness. Monson said," Become fully involved in the Church. Attend all your meetings and your single adult activities.

Reach out to others. Rather than turning inward, forget self and really serve others in your Church callings, in personal deeds of compassionate service, in unknown, unheralded personal acts of kindness.

If you really want to receive joy and happiness, then serve others with all your heart. Lift their burden, and your own burden will be lighter. Truly in the words of Jesus of Nazareth: “He that findeth his life shall lose it: and he that loseth his life for my sake, shall find it.” (Matt. 10:39.)"

What a lovely statement he has made. Did you catch that? "He that findeth his life shall lose it: but he that loseth his life for my sake, shall find it." This is the ultimate "Black and white" scenario. There are no "grey" areas in serving the Lord. "Where much is given, much is required." and He requires it all.
My goal for you tonight is to serve in your callings more fully, and not for the sake of yourself, but in service to others. In this, you will find joy and fulfillment, I promise.

https://www.lds.org/general-conference/1988/10/to-the-single-adult-sisters-of-the-church?lang=eng

Much love, 
              -E

So Who Am I? Check it out!(post from previous blog,'Twenty-one and undone')

Hey Everyone!(or should I say fellow sisters?) :)
So I bet you are wondering, how is singleness the best season of my life? Or how does it get any better than Netflix or singles dances? (Yes. I know. Major eye rolling going on here!)
Well, guess what. That is why I'm here! I'm a single Latter-day Saint committed to living the seasons of my life for the purpose they are there for. 
 Let me introduce myself.

My name is Emily, and I am from a tiny church ward in middle Georgia. I'm a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, and I love life! No, seriously, I LOVE life.

I'm a college student, a young single adult, and I want you to share this honest journey with me through the ups-and-downs of singleness. I can't guarantee you will not have hardships in your life, and I can't guarantee every single moment will be pure joy...actually, back up..I KNOW that won't be the case. But, so is the case of life, and it is our calling to rise to the occasion. I quote Elder M. Russell Ballard, "Make the decision to do what Jesus Christ has asked you to do.", and this most likely will not be easy to do as we get to know each other better! I have struggles just like you, but the fruit of our trials and struggles are entirely up to us! This blog is the fruit of a very heartbreaking struggle of mine, and I hope to only help and alleviate the loneliness that accompanies this season in life...but good news sisters! It does not have to be that way!! Let's focus on running our cups over, not letting them sit half empty! Grab your scriptures and journals ladies!!!(and...erm...gentleman if you are out there) Are you ready? Let's go!