PRESSURE

"Youth of today are faced with monumental decisions. The world in which you live is not a play world or a Disney world. It is a very competitive world that will require the very best that you can bring to it, and it will reward you when your best efforts are put forth."-President Monson



I've been feeling alot of pressure lately. Not with typical stress related things like work and school but with the things that usually bring me joy: friends, church, even reading. True happiness has been hard to come by. Today I took a step in the right direction and you know what: IT FEELS GOOD. Taking the reins and doing something-even if it isn't "monumental"-gave me the sense that I can control my life. I can control my happiness.
The pressure with friends has just been in the fact that I have been stressing out about making the right move. Same with the gospel, the daily habits we develop in our lives give members like me pressure to always be at the top of their game. This is alot to handle.
Ultimately, the pressure I have felt comes with my desire to align my will with God. Prayer and scripture study can be easy, but listening is the hardest part. Where do I need to be to get my answer? Where should I be looking for it? Who/What is it going to come from?
So all in all, what have I realized? The Lord loves me. He truly does. And He loves each and every one of you. If I have the desire and work to be righteous, He is going to let fate do it things. Gotta love life.