Joy In The Journey Radio
  • Home
  • Radio 4 LDS Singles
    • Recent Shows >
      • 24 Feb 21
      • 17 Feb 21
    • Archive 2021
    • Archive 2020
    • Archive 2019
    • Archive 2018
  • LDS Singles Blog
  • Members
    • Members-only
  • World of TED
    • TED 20 Feb 21
    • TED 13 Feb 21
    • TED 6 Feb 21
    • TED 30 Jan 21
    • TED 23 Jan 21
    • TED 16 Jan 21
    • TED 9 Jan 21
    • TED 2 Jan 21
  • Firesides
  • Books
  • FAQ
  • Volunteer
  • Home-centered Church
  • Donate
  • Contact

continue the conversation

Clear the space

2/8/2017

0 Comments

 
"Partner with the Lord to decide what your priorities should be.  Then clear the space you need to put those priorities first and bring balance to your life."
You can listen to the host of Joy In The Journey Radio read this blog post by using the player here.  Feel free to continue the conversation by leaving a comment. And be sure to catch the latest episode of Joy in the Journey Radio by going to the Recent Shows page!
Picture
This year I made living my best life my only goal for the year.  When you think about it, that could easily break down into many smaller goals.  I haven’t gone too far down that rabbit hole, though, because I think part of living your best life is just keeping things simple.

I think another part of living your best life is making sure you put first things first.  How can you live your best life if you aren’t giving attention to what matters most?  My thoughts lately have dwelt on this particular aspect, mostly because I’ve been working so much.  I understand my reasons, but I also understand those reasons don’t justify the lack of attention to things that matter most.

One of my priorities should be family history.  I know I need to do more to hasten this work, but that won’t happen if I don’t dedicate the time for it and then stick to that plan.  I have the plan, but it’s the sticking part that gives me trouble.

Fortunately, repentance is part of our Heavenly Father’s plan for us.  And this week provides the perfect opportunity to get on the right track.  RootsTech is here again.

Make the time

Picture
Every February the world’s largest family history conference convenes in Salt Lake.  I spoke about RootsTech last year.  Actually, I think I talked about RootsTech the year before that as well.  I’ve looked forward to RootsTech in years past for the time with my father.

This year neither one of us are in Salt Lake, but we can still spend time together around RootsTech.  Selected sessions at the conference are streamed live over the Internet.  Just go to the RootsTech home page to watch those sessions live.  There’s also a live streaming schedule if you want to know in advance what sessions will be broadcast.

And if you miss a session you want to see, don’t worry.  Recordings of the sessions will be available for a limited time afterwards on the RootsTech website.  I appreciate that because one of the live streaming sessions that interests me will start while I’m teaching class.

I did make arrangements to cover my other teaching responsibilities so I could have the time to spend with my dad.  And I’ve been looking forward to it.  I do want to spend time with my dad, yes.  I do want to get more involved in family history work, yes.  I do want to put more first things first, yes.  But honestly, there’s one reason why I’ve been looking forward to this that I feel more than spending time with my father.  I’m not exactly proud to admit it, but it’s true all the same.

I need a break from the busyness of my work to get back on track with my priorities and restore a sense of balance to my life.

Make the opportunity

Picture
I didn’t wait for the opportunity to be handed to me.  I believe in owning my life, so I made my own opportunity.  RootsTech happening at the same time just makes it more convenient.

The time I spend with my father will be a highlight for me.  But so will Family Discovery Day, a special part of RootsTech which the Church organizes to engage more Latter-day Saints in family history work.

I remember the last time I attended RootsTech in Salt Lake.  The surge of attendance because of Family Discovery Day was huge.  I didn’t attend any of the events connected with it because there were other sessions that piqued my interest more.  But the huge turnout for Family Discovery Day did get me curious.

I’m not in Salt Lake this year.  But I still plan on participating in Family Discovery Day.  And this year the event will begin with a very special treat.  President Russell M. Nelson and his wife Wendy will be the keynote speakers.

Just like RootsTech, Family Discovery Day will be streamed live across the Internet.  You can find it on the Church website starting Saturday at 1 PM MST.  And sessions will be recorded and posted for later access if you can’t make it.

Make the priority

Picture
I’ve been looking forward to this week.  I need to regain my balance, and I know I’ll enjoy the time with my father.  But I also know I need to be more involved in family history work than I have been.  RootsTech and Family Discovery Day provide excellent pathways for repentance.

Your best life includes balanced attention to priorities and everyday responsibilities.  Partner with the Lord to decide what your priorities should be.  Then clear the space you need to put those priorities first and bring balance to your life.  When you do, you’ll have more joy in your journey.

Picture
0 Comments



Leave a Reply.

    Picture

    Author

    Howdy! I'm Lance, host of Joy in the Journey Radio. I've been blogging about LDS singles life since 2012, and since 2018 I've been producing a weekly Internet radio show to help LDS singles have  more joy in their journey and bring all Latter-day Saints together. Let's engage a conversation that will increase the faith of LDS singles and bring singles and marrieds together in a true unity of the faith.

    Donate

    Joy in the Journey Radio offers many free resources to help LDS singles everywhere, but it certainly isn't free!  Help Joy in the Journey Radio in its mission to improve the lives of LDS singles by donating today.

    Posts by Month

    February 2021
    January 2021
    December 2020
    November 2020
    October 2020
    September 2020
    August 2020
    July 2020
    June 2020
    May 2020
    April 2020
    March 2020
    February 2020
    January 2020
    December 2019
    November 2019
    October 2019
    September 2019
    August 2019
    July 2019
    June 2019
    May 2019
    April 2019
    March 2019
    February 2019
    January 2019
    December 2018
    November 2018
    October 2018
    September 2018
    August 2018
    July 2018
    June 2018
    May 2018
    April 2018
    March 2018
    February 2018
    January 2018
    December 2017
    November 2017
    October 2017
    September 2017
    August 2017
    July 2017
    June 2017
    May 2017
    April 2017
    March 2017
    February 2017
    January 2017
    December 2016
    November 2016
    October 2016
    September 2016
    August 2016
    July 2016
    June 2016
    May 2016
    April 2016
    March 2016
    February 2016
    January 2016
    December 2015
    November 2015
    October 2015
    September 2015
    August 2015
    July 2015
    June 2015
    May 2015
    April 2015
    March 2015
    February 2015
    January 2015
    December 2014
    November 2014
    October 2014
    September 2014
    August 2014
    July 2014
    June 2014
    May 2014
    April 2014
    March 2014
    February 2014
    January 2014

    Categories

    All
    Agency
    Assumptions
    Atonement
    Attitude
    Attraction
    Autopilot
    Balance
    Becky Craven
    Believe
    Best Life
    Change The Culture
    Changing LDS Singles Culture
    Christ
    Christmas
    Confidence
    Conscious Choices
    Dale G Renlund
    Dallin H Oaks
    Dating
    David A Bednar
    Depression
    Dieter F Uchtdorf
    Discipleship
    Donald L Hallstrom
    Faith
    Family
    Family History
    Fear
    Filters
    Finances
    Focus Determines Reality
    Full Life: Body
    Full Life: Heart
    Full Life: Mind
    Full Life: Spirit
    Future
    Gary E Stevenson
    General Conference
    Gerrit W Gong
    Goals
    Gordon B Hinckley
    Gratitude
    Habits
    Happiness
    Hope
    Jack Gerard
    Jeffrey R Holland
    John A McCune
    John C Pingree Jr
    Journey
    Joy
    Leaders
    Legacy
    Life Of Meaning
    Live In The Moment
    Marriage
    Marrieds
    Michelle Craig
    Miracles
    Neil Andersen
    Opportunity
    Own Your Life
    Partner With The Lord
    Peace
    Personal Ministry
    Perspective
    Philosophy
    Proclamation On The Family
    Quentin L Cook
    Real
    Reformat And Reboot
    Relationships
    Ronald Rasband
    Russell M Nelson
    Sacrament
    Self Talk
    Self-talk
    Service
    Stories
    Support
    Surrender To Love
    Taylor G Godoy
    Temple
    Thinking
    Thomas S Monson
    Trials
    Unity
    Valentine's Day
    Vision
    Walk By Faith
    Yoon Hwan Choi
    Zion

    RSS Feed

Offerings

Home
Radio 4 LDS Singles
LDS Singles Blog
Books
Speaking
Recipes
Home-centered Church

Production

About
Staff

Support

FAQ
Volunteer
Donate
Contact
Joy in the Journey Radio is a production
of Aspire Mountain Media LLC.
© 2014-2021 Aspire Mountain Media LLC.
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

  • Home
  • Radio 4 LDS Singles
    • Recent Shows >
      • 24 Feb 21
      • 17 Feb 21
    • Archive 2021
    • Archive 2020
    • Archive 2019
    • Archive 2018
  • LDS Singles Blog
  • Members
    • Members-only
  • World of TED
    • TED 20 Feb 21
    • TED 13 Feb 21
    • TED 6 Feb 21
    • TED 30 Jan 21
    • TED 23 Jan 21
    • TED 16 Jan 21
    • TED 9 Jan 21
    • TED 2 Jan 21
  • Firesides
  • Books
  • FAQ
  • Volunteer
  • Home-centered Church
  • Donate
  • Contact