Missed One Day

So...the weekend still seems to be my weak spot when it comes to gospel study. I don't know why. All I can think of is that I am off of my regular routine and many things slip through the cracks in the process. I struggled Wednesday, too. When getting ready with the kids, I all of a sudden realized that I only had time to get my makeup on and go. I don't know where the time went that morning. I don't know why I didn't make the time to listen to a talk later in the day. My friend, procrastination, helped a lot that day, I think. I really need to get rid of that friend. She is nothing but trouble. 

I am going to keep listening to conference talks in the morning and reading in the Book of Mormon at least 10 minutes a day. I am going to add and intentional, vocal prayer daily. I started doing this during my morning break while I walk Wednesday or Thursday last week. It was amazing. I forget how much I love prayer sometimes. I know I need it. I just keep thinking that the short prayers in my head are good enough. That is definitely not true. I am more aware of my prayers when I say it out loud. 

My win of the week had to do with my son, Eric. On Friday morning, Eric and I were eating breakfast at the same time. He listened to the entire talk by President Uchtdorf titled "Perfect Love Casteth Out Fear." He made a few comments here and there (they were sarcastic, but he was obviously listening). It made my heart smile to know that he was actually listening to the words of the Lord. Today, at church, I looked over during the sacrament hymn, and saw this precious boy sitting with the other teachers and deacons ready to pass the sacrament singing. Again, my heart smiled. This evening, at a fireside to kick off Trek, I sat next to this precious by as he sang in a beautiful voice, "Shall the youth of Zion falter, in defending truth and right? While the enemy assaileth, Shall we shrink or shun the fight? No." Again, my heart smiled. I am so glad I get to be sitting front row as this wonderful young man grows up and becomes the person I know he can be. I can't wait to see what is next.