About a year ago I discussed the concept that we have been in the midst of a journey for an Eternity. Our journey carries a significance that is life-altering and purposeful since we are developing as children of God. So with this in mind, we need to ask ourselves, “How are we doing?” 

Now, I’ll be the first to admit that life can be hectic at times and that especially during these last few years with the worldwide upheaval of the coronavirus, it might have been easy to become distracted and confused. Maybe we need to ask, “How are we managing what we’ve been given? For a while, we might have managed our lives by simply coasting, especially in the midst of uncertainty, anxiety, and hesitancy. But that was then. This is now. I don’t believe that coasting is going to work very well for us anymore. 

I’m aware that even with the best of intentions, our expectations have taken a beating, and we may have lost some of our momentum. So, how are we doing with our expectations now?”  With this in mind, one of my favorite sports heroes was Michael Jordan, and on one occasion, he made a comment that got my attention: He said, “You must expect great things of yourself before you can achieve them.” Another famous philosopher, Grandma Moses, added her insight to Michael Jordan’s when she wrote: “Life is what you make it. Always has been, always will be.” Pretty simple, isn’t it?

Well, there you have it. So, once again, I would ask, “How are we doing?” Do you ever feel lost or overwhelmed? Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf had this to say about getting lost: “It matters not how you became lost. What matters is that you are Heavenly Father’s child and He loves you. The most powerful Being in the universe is the Father of your spirit. He loves you with a perfect love.” There you have it. No matter what, be patient with yourself. Help those around you. Make a difference. Don’t settle for less. Stay on track, or get back on track. God knows where we are. He knows who we are. Everything is already alright.