Getting my ducks in a row

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I was recently sent an email of all sorts of funny and clever pictures of animals. Sydney loved looking at it and laughing. When I got to this picture, she wasn't super interested, but it totally hit home for me. I feel like my daily quest is to get my "ducks in a row." Sometimes that means my kids, sometimes that means my house, sometimes it's our finances, sometimes it's my cooking, sometimes my fitness, and sometimes it's my spirituality.

I've never been really good at prioritizing. I can do things that are important . . . I do them everyday. But I tend to be a very reactionary person. This system works to a certain degree, but it's not completely functional.

As one who struggles with confidence I have made a very conscious effort the last several months to focus on letting my confidence wax strong in the presence of God (D&C 121:45). In this scripture and the one following it we are encouraged and given promises.

45 Let thy bowels also be full of charity towards all men, and to the household of faith, and let virtue garnish thy thoughts unceasingly; then shall thy confidence wax strong in the presence of God; and the doctrine of the priesthood shall distil upon thy soul as the dews from heaven.

46 The Holy Ghost shall be thy constant companion, and thy scepter an unchanging scepter of righteousness and truth . . .

Although my efforts have not been perfect, they have been good, and I have been incredibly blessed! The Holy Ghost has been my constant companion, my confidence has been strong, my testimony has grown and my desire to live, parent and love righteously has increased.

May you know, that I know, that getting your spiritual ducks in a row is worth the reward.