Frazzled to Peaceful in 0.2 Moments

Wow... Has it really been almost a month since my last post? I need to jump back into the blog world and keep this updated. Hopefully, I will take the time this week to post pictures of my completed sewing projects.

Lately, I've been experiencing an overwhelming and wonderful spiritual waterfall. Experience after experience have filled my soul's cup till it overflows. Just when I think I can't possibly hold any more, I am blessed with a greater capacity. I will share a few instances that have filled my cup. I had the opportunity to audition for an orchestra several weeks ago on two days' notice. With only a few hours to practice, I petitioned my friends and family for prayers on my behalf. Even though I wasn't accepted into the orchestra, I was impressed with how well I performed with such little practice. I know the prayers that I would do well in my audition were answered. Another instance was the opportunity to attend a stake fireside where Elder D. Todd Christofferson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and his wife spoke to my Young Single Adult stake. It was a marvelous fireside that I will remember for a long time. The last two weekends were filled with the General Relief Society Broadcast and General Conference. I went away from those meetings with a renewed determination to be a little better each day. I am so thankful for my testimony of the gospel of Jesus Christ and for the companionship of the Spirit. I have had several experiences in the last month where I became an instrument of the Lord because I listened to the Holy Ghost.

Now, to explain this post's title. I had a frazzled day at work today. First, I think I should explain my job. I work as a test proctor and the assistant to the Administrative Assistant for an IT training company called ExecuTrain of Utah. I really love my job and know it was heaven-sent! Today, I had 22 testers scheduled to come through the testing center and several projects to finish before leaving for the day. Normally, that isn't a problem, but today just seemed to be a crazy day. There were incident reports filled out and phone calls made to report a suspected breach in testing, which actually wasn't a breach, just really odd. I left work feeling very and frazzled.

Feeling that way, I knew just what I needed. I drove home, quickly changed my clothes and headed to the Salt Lake Temple for my first solo visit. I love living in Utah where I can go to the temple unscheduled and without a group. I feel grown up! Upon entering the temple, I felt a peace wash over me as if I had walked under a waterfall. It was such a wonderful feeling to leave all the cares of my day outside and focus on serving the Lord. I have a strong testimony of the temple. I know without a shadow of doubt that it truly is the House of the Lord. Each time I visit, I am reassured of my Heavenly Father's love for me. I am home when I am in the temple.

May you have a peaceful week!