Elder Russell M. Ballard: Stay in the Boat and Hold On!

Today I am writing about the first talk of the last session of General Conference. I can't believe I have made it this far. I know it might not seem like much, but sticking with this challenge has been difficult but rewarding. It's easy to get distracted by everything going on in my life, and then to hide away behind pointless distractions like television. But I know that taking the time each day to read God's word and to study His messages has blessed me emotionally and spiritually.

Elder Russell M. Ballard: Stay in the Boat and Hold On!

Read or watch the full talk here

The message behind this talk is basically the reason I gave myself this challenge and decided to fulfill it by writing this blog. As the title says we all need to "stay in the boat," we need to stay surrounded by the safety and protection of the gospel.

Elder Ballard put it this way: "the Lord in His goodness has provided help, including a boat, essential supplies such as life jackets, and experienced river guides who give guidance and safety instructions to help us make our way down the river of life to our final destination."

Brothers and sisters,  I don't know where exactly I'm headed. I finished grad school a few months ago and now I have to make some decisions about where I want to put my focus, or at least where I want to put my career focus. There are a lot of paths I could take and I don't want my decision to be driven by a lack of faith. Despite this confusion, I know that I need to keep my focus on the only destination that is worth anything. I know that I want to reach, and that I can reach, the Celestial Kingdon. Heavenly Father will help me get there, and He will help you get there. We just need to stay in the boat.

So, this is me, staying in the boat. I hope you'll join me.