The Stress of Life #19

I don't think I am bipolar, but sometimes I find myself completely backward to what I initially wanted. I find myself wishing sometimes life could be a little easier. Sometimes I just wish things were given to me on a silver platter. How great would it be if an angel or something went up to you and asked you "Would you like to be a lawyer or a doctor?" or something simple like "Would you like to have a good day today or a bad day today?" How incredible would that be? Welp, if you asked me today I would tell you that I wouldn't. Today my mind is less crowded and I had an inspiring lesson in Book of Mormon class. I would say that it is a terrible idea! Whenever we wish life was more like that, we can be sure that God is not giving us that inspiration. In fact, who's plan does that sound like? I feel like the advisary is implanting his original plan in our minds once again.

I think the stress of life comes from going back and forth between what we want and what we need. It's kind of like that one Rolling Stones song. If I was prophet for a day I would include the song "You Can't Always Get What You Want" in the Hymn book. I always find myself stressed when get caught in that trap. I want an A on that test... but have I actually studied enough to get that grade? I want to serve that person... but do I have the faith to actually act on that prompting? I need to do those things to get what I want but sometimes I don't always do the things I need to do. I think that when I start doing the things I need, the things that I want will be come more attainable.