Up and Doing

I love Captain Moroni's admonition to "begin to be up and doing." There are so many people that need help. Sometimes I feel we should move to a third world country or to a new place in the mission field. That we should do some amazing, huge thing! That might be wonderful in the future. However, right now I struggle to get my visiting teaching done well. It is a constant effort to keep up with seven, soon eight children. They must be fed, clothed, washed, educated, and trained in the ways of the Lord. I feel it a challenge to get to the temple once a week. In fact I've only gone nine times this year so far. Extended family and aging grandparents need attention and time. I find so little time for family history, missionary, and humanitarian work. But I must try harder. There is much to be done. I must stretch my every resource. I must increase my energy and pray for guidance and strength. If I could just do what was already in my capacity and reach it would be some amazing and huge thing. And I would have proved myself ready for more. I love working in the Kingdom of God! I will be more devoted. I will be up and doing!