27 November

Guess I am back to ponficating.  I had a dream, or in other words, (quoting from Nephi and Lehi) I had a vision.  I recall, I believe Elder Eyring, stating that he keeps a writing tool at the side of his bed to record any revelation he receives during his sleep, or through dreams. 

Well last night, I had a dream.  I was standing in front of one of the many classes I have taught in the past, feeling the inspiration, the revelation flow through me, helping me present the ideas that Father had given me for that particular class.  I so thoroughly enjoyed being used as an instrument in Father's hands to get HIS ideas across to those who were there.

I remember praying that one day I would be given the opportunity of preaching to many classrooms of people.  I remember telling Father that, that was a dream of mine, and I would really appreciate the chance to teach, and teach more to those who would receive me and learn from the Spirit.

I woke up.  I realized that I have been given the challenge of teaching six lessons this week.  One on Tuesday, two on Wednesday, two on Thursday, and one on Friday.  The regular teachers are being called to a seminar in another city, and thus I get to teach all those classes.  I have been stressing out, or worrying about teaching all six of these classes.  (History of the Church, Prophets of the Church, Eternal Matrimony, Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith, Atonement, and Leadership.)

I plead with my Father that I would remember that special feeling, that excitement, that comfort to know that I would be used as a tool to teach  these young kids these six subjects in the coming four days.  I am writing this Tuesday Morning, and shall report later, after I get to work and start preparing my lessons, with that concept in mind.  If I can use that same feeling I felt long ago teaching Gospel Doctrine or the High Priests, or a myriad of other classes while I prepare and teach these kids, the stress, the worry, the challenge will depart and I shall thoroughly enjoy teaching these six lessons.