My Thoughts on D and C 60:13
This one was one of the more tailor fit scriptures to my life I’ve come across. Time and I have not always been the best of friends and since I’ve been home from my mission it’s sure gotten the better of me, or rather I’ve let it get the better of me. My mission truly changed my perspective on time. My idea of time was pretty far from reality before I left, I always lived under the impression that I had an abundance of time and a never ending supply of tomorrows. My mission placed a due date on a major part of my life and helped me always be cognizant that my time was limited.
Coming home it was easy to slip back into my personal default mind set. Time is irrelevant as long as I deliver by important due date. As I’ve gone back to this though the rigor of BYU has shown me that time weights for no man. If one is not firmly planted in a boat with oars in hand time will sweep you along it’s currents without mercy. I know they Lord gave this council to encourage us to take ownership over our lives. He wants us to not squander the gift that we are given. It requires knowing where you want to go, and the self-control to sacrifice good things for better things. As we learn to spend our time on the people and things that matter most in our lives we substitute constant business and pointless distractions for what really makes life matter; unforgettable experiences, meaningful and effective work, and sharing love with the people that mean the most to us.
This one was one of the more tailor fit scriptures to my life I’ve come across. Time and I have not always been the best of friends and since I’ve been home from my mission it’s sure gotten the better of me, or rather I’ve let it get the better of me. My mission truly changed my perspective on time. My idea of time was pretty far from reality before I left, I always lived under the impression that I had an abundance of time and a never ending supply of tomorrows. My mission placed a due date on a major part of my life and helped me always be cognizant that my time was limited.
Coming home it was easy to slip back into my personal default mind set. Time is irrelevant as long as I deliver by important due date. As I’ve gone back to this though the rigor of BYU has shown me that time weights for no man. If one is not firmly planted in a boat with oars in hand time will sweep you along it’s currents without mercy. I know they Lord gave this council to encourage us to take ownership over our lives. He wants us to not squander the gift that we are given. It requires knowing where you want to go, and the self-control to sacrifice good things for better things. As we learn to spend our time on the people and things that matter most in our lives we substitute constant business and pointless distractions for what really makes life matter; unforgettable experiences, meaningful and effective work, and sharing love with the people that mean the most to us.
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