I Can Do All Things

I realized today that I'm frustrated. Frustrated in the sense that I want all the pieces and parts of my life to be in order (a.k.a. perfect) at the same time. Is that too much to ask? Why can't I be kind, organized, creative, fit, dynamic, spiritually in tune, service oriented, and intellectual all at the same time? I focus on exercise and find I don't have time to keep my life (specifically, my closet) organized. Sometimes when I have an insatiable desire to read books about history, life, and self-help (need lots of that one), my scripture study suffers. Can't I have "it all?" Can't I learn it all? Can't I feel it all? Can't I experience it all? I know what you're thinking. You're thinking--"for crying out loud, Michelle--you CAN'T have it all! Haven't you ever watched daytime television?" I suppose, in some sense of perfection, you're absolutely right--my life will never be perfect. On the other hand, one of the scriptures we read in Sunday School today touched my frustrated self. It's found in Philippians 4:13--"I can do all things through Christ which strengthened me." So, there you have it--I can do all things! What a relief! I just need some heavenly help.

I understand that there's a good chance that all the things I want to do won't happen in mortality. There's a great chance I won't be successful in everything I endeavor. There's also a definite chance (if there is such a thing) that if I do everything I can to be truly good (in the spiritual sense) that all of my limitation frustrations--whether they be associated with time, my body, the agency of others, or insecurities, will work themselves out.

Michelle, what did you learn in church today?

I learned I can do all things!