*Over these past two weeks, I have been working 12-16 hour days. It's like that saying..."Desperate times call for desperate measures." And that is how I feel. Deadlines, computer work, data entry, meeting with families, taking care of the kids, home visits, subbing, phone calls and filing. I am tired, but then I look at a picture of Erwin and me on my desk, and then I remember what I'm fighting for.
*Young Women's can be a time consuming calling, and I often could choose work over the activities, or put off my lessons so I could sleep or run errands. But then I realize these girls are the future wives and moms and career women of the world. I then remember what I am fighting for.
*I work late, have Young Women's and a husband to care for. Visiting teaching is not always the most convenient thing to schedule in your late nights. But these are my sisters in Zion. They are my support system and friends. I can't not fight for them.
*I've been thinking a lot about going to the temple, and how I need to be better about going alone, and with Erwin every month. When I get busy, lazy or overwhelmed, I remember my Father in Heaven and His blessed promises. I have to be an example for my children and husband. I need to strengthen my personal relationship with the Lord. I can't forget that these things are worth fighting for.
*Time with Erwin, can be sparse sometimes. I work late quite often, and he is at school late studying and taking tests. By the time we see each other, we are ready for bed and tired. But service and time together is the key. I don't want to just fall asleep and not take time to talk to him and serve him. I can't afford to get wrapped up in my own hectic life and ignore his needs. We need time and preparation together. He is my eternal companion. Our marriage is sacred. He comes first after God. I will not forget that this marriage is worth fighting for.
*Reading my scriptures can be so easy, without pondering the words that are written or deeply studying the doctrine. The Lord allowed us to have this sacred book, and I must fight for my spiritual strengthening, so that I might be prepared and full of knowledge and testimony.
There are many things in this life that are worth fighting for. The gospel, your family, your career, your friends, your time, your soul and your life. I am grateful that through prayer, Heavenly Father listens to me, and gives me reminders about what is worth fighting for, and why.
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