Lately, there has been two things really on my mind. They are both actually kind of related to each other in a way if you really think about it. I just recently received a calling that is most definately not in my comfort zone. It's not something huge or anything, but for me I like perfection. I may have some OCD in my also which may be a possiblity as to why I find this calling a little difficult at times. I don't like mistakes. With these thoughts on my mind came the other thoughts about how we are constantly pushed out off our comfort zones. BUT, we are not pushed as far out as we may think we are in the moment. The scripture in 1 Corinthians 10: 13 came to my mind.
"There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it."
Now, why would I mention a scripture that has to do with temptation when I am talking about callings and being out of our comfort zone. Well, here it is. I thought of this scripture in this way. The Lord will not have me do anything that I am not able to bear. It could be my calling, or it seriously be anything else in my live that at the moment seems too hard. The end of the scripture says 'make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.' That is to me is one of the most important parts of this scripture. Everything that we are asked to do in this life, our Heavenly Father believes that we are able to do it! He does not give us anything that we are not able to accomplish. However; this does mean that we DO need to ASk for HIS help!! Nothing is too hard for the Lord. :) We can do all things! A quote that a friend had that I saw said this...'There is no growth in the comfort zone. And there is not comfort in the growth zone.'
The second thing on my mind is callings, and the importance of them. As I said before I did just receive a calling. Yes, it is one that I am not comfortable with. In fact I was talking to a friend and (jokingly) asked if you could take back a calling. Don't worry, I promise I was joking. It did make me think thought about it more. When I was called in to meet with the bishopric member I seriously already knew what it was about. When he extended the calling to me I told him I would accept the calling even though it will be one that will require a lot of growth on my part. I also mentioned that I knew when he called what the meeting was about. He said well then we know that is is what is right and what is meant to be. It made me really think about that statement. We all have callings that we love and callings that we struggle with that require a lot of growth on our part. The last two semesters of college I was a sunday school teacher for Gospel Doctrine. I Loved It!! I was so thankful for the opportunity that I was given to teach my class and to learn and grow from them. With my new calling I am actually, even though it still is a struggle, am thankful for it. It gives me the means and the reason to practice and develop more my talents. Bottom line is that calling are given to each person for a reason. We may not understand why at the time or in the moment, but every time if we take a step back and look at it we will discover one of the many purposes as to why we are given that calling. :)
