Devotional

So yesterday was Tuesday meaning that it is Devotional here at BYU-Idaho. The whole campus shuts down and takes a break from academic learning to be spiritually taught. Devotional is one thing that I really like about this campus because it shows that we can still take a break from our studies while putting the Lord first and we will be blessed. The speakers chosen every week are there for me and the rest of the students.

Yesterday's devotional was one of the best I have heard so far in my 6 semesters. I was blessed to here such a humble man speak. (also got a little nap in) Kevin Myasaki was just the man I needed to hear yesterday. Brother Myasaki serves as the Dean of Students. He recently lost his wife and that is what he talked about. He taught that as we put our trust in the Lord and align our lives with Heavenly Father's purpose we will be able to know what he wants us to do. He taught about what true love is. As we love God before anyone else we will be able to love the people in this life that we want to love the most including our future or current spouse. In my case, future spouse since I am not married.

A major thing for every one in this life is marriage. I have not found "the one" yet. I am perfectly fine being single right now. I know my time will come. So a lot of the devotional addresses will stress the importance to get married. Most single students do not like those devotional addresses because they already know that they need to get married. The thing is that we wouldn't have to have the message be about marriage if all of us were married so there are still people that have not learned. I personally like the messages. It gives me a different perspective every time. It makes me excited for the day I will get married. I don't think that I will ever get tired about the messages about marriage.

I am grateful for the opportunity to attend this university. I am grateful that the church stresses education enough to make affordable schooling. I can see that it has been a blessing in my life.