Testimony

I was reflecting upon my last entry ("Thoughts") and I decided it needed a follow-up.  I thought about calling this update "More Thoughts," "Thoughts II," or "Thoughts Revisited."  I decided "Testimony" was more suitable.  I felt God was pointing me in a certain direction, preparing me for something.  So I said, "What do you want me to do?  I'll do it if you just tell me!"  And He made it known to me, in a most surprising way.  I feel very much like Nephi.  The Lord told him to build a boat.  I'm pretty sure Nephi hadn't acquired many ship-building skills before his family left Jerusalem.  But Nephi said, "I'll go and do."  The Lord taught him how to build that ship step-by-step.  And I know the Lord will hold my hand and guide me as I make my heart willing to receive His instructions and direction in my life.