Notice I said "callings". I'll just say here first that sometimes I think desperation is as good as inspiration and I totally question desperation vs. inspiration for one of these callings extended to me!
The first thing the Bishop asked me to do was teach relief society once a month at the MBK retirement center. I had a feeling that I would be asked to do this and I was happy to accept. I love teaching and especially relief society. But the second calling (which I will add here that I also knew I was going to get - interesting how the spirit prepares one ahead of time) even though I knew it was coming, dropped my jaw a bit. I looked right at the Bishop and flat out asked him if he really prayed about this. He didn't smile and said, "Sister Maxfield, I pray about every calling." I just shook my head in disbelief. Choir Director? Really?! What in the world is he thinking? I told him I would give it a go but not to expect anything. I have to say one thing, the church continues to give people the opportunity to grow in areas one never expected. Gospel Doctrine was a scary calling but I ended up loving it. Stake RS President was a scary calling but I loved every minute of the 6 years I served in that calling. Now choir director? Can't say how I'm going to feel about it. This might be the first calling I have that when I'm released I will breathe a long sigh of relief rather than shed tears. All I have to say is and to quote Charlie Brown "GOOD GRIEF!"
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