Sis. Snow gave a beautiful lesson today with the focus being, "Finding Joy in Womanhood".
With Mother's day next week she wanted us to think about the Blessings from being a woman. In 1999 there was a declaration released about Relief Society. In that is says, "We are beloved spirit daughters of God, and our lives have meaning, purpose and direction...Find nobility in motherhood and joy in womanhood."
Sis. Snow shared this video with us:
Our daily routines can be filled with Challenging moments or times. But joy comes at other times.
She asked us, "How can we find joy in womanhood?" Motherhood has layers of meanings. More than bearing children. It defines our traits given to us from our Heavenly Father. The work of women is righteous and holy. We are all mothers in Isael who need to raise the upcoming generations. Motherhood was within us before we came to this earth.
She focused on 3 areas to bring a balance for joy in our lives.
1) Prayer - we wouldn't send out kids out the door ready for school without shoes. The same as we wouldn't go off to work/store without makeup or clothes....so why would you head out the door without the power and protection of prayer.
2) Scripture Study -
We have the privilege of having modern revelations. And conference is a wonderful place to hear the added words we need to hear for our day and time (psst! Get on the Ensign Challenge train!!!)
3) Service -
"As we lose ourselves in the service of others we discover our own lives and our own happiness" - Dieter F. Utchdorf
Grab hold of these 3 things and it will bring balance to your life and bring you joy.
She ended her lesson with this short video which had us all in tears:
May we honor our motherhood. Find joy in knowing we are in an eternal partnership with our Heavenly Father.
Thank you Sis Snow for your wonderful Lesson!