Thoughts on a Thursday

I know this is a couple days late, but I said I would talk about my Social Work class. We talked about what it takes to be a social worker. You have to be compassionate, without judgment, patient, knowledgeable, confident, roll with resistance, have set boundaries, be passionate about the work, have a sense of humor, be fun, energetic, creative, optimistic, and hopeful, and know how to take care of yourself and unwind. I loved what we learned in that class. It reminded me of two scriptures. Matthew 25:40 where it says "Inasmuch as ye have done it unto the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me." It also reminded me of D&C 18:15 where it says if "you bring, save it be one soul unto me, how great shall be your joy with him in the kingdom of my Father!" I get to help and work with wonderful people and maybe not share the gospel with them but give them another chance! 

On Tuesday we had another wonderful devotional. In the song "I am a Child of God" the child pleas singing, "lead me, guide me, walk beside me." The speaker said that it isn't really a child's plea but a prayer each of us have in our hearts. She referred to D&C 112:10. Go read it. She said we just need to look up when we are in need of help because angels seen and unseen are there to help. She also mentioned that promptings are quiet and unobtrusive and we have to listen AND obey to be led and guided. I loved her talk. I even took notes this week!

In class later that day our teacher made the profound statement that the Lord loves broken things. A broken cloud brings rain that nourishes the ground, broken ground brings wheat, broken wheat brings bread that nourishes us, broken bread reminds us of the sacrament to bring us closer to Christ, and broken hearts help us come unto Christ. I was amazed. 

On Wednesday, I got to go to the temple with Meghan. It was amazing that instead of cancelling our trip since we couldn't go on Friday, we rescheduled and no one was there. We were the only ones there. It was beautiful. We even had time to have hot chocolate together afterwards before we went our separate ways. It felt good. 

Here is a thoughtful post on Thursday. Tomorrow I will post yet another late post on the Oscars because they were amazing with all of the dresses and glitz and glam. Be prepared for a fashion Friday post!