Thank you for this beautiful article. What a wonderful reminder that we shouldn't "sweat the small stuff" and in the grand scheme of things most earthly things are "small stuff." Even things that we may THINK are big stuff, like a messy garage, are really only small stuff. Thanks for reminding us to focus on the small ONES who are the most important.
Annie JensenMay 24, 2024
This is exactly what I needed to help me submit in my prayers! I can connect with “priorities.” A huge thank you!
Loa AndersenMay 24, 2024
Wonderful story and exactly what I needed today! My living room has been a disaster zone since my son passed away last year...and I'm embarrassed about it. However, other things seem to take priority....some of them important and some not so much! I'm going to take your advice and ask Heavenly Father to help me prioritize! Thank you so much!
Linda OwenMay 24, 2024
While I am sure some of those other things weigh on you as well, I am thankful for your priorities. It reminds me that people over projects is always the right choice. Projects will always be there and we will get to them as soon as possible but I will remember this wonderful reminder of the BEST choice.
Jenny SvendsenMay 24, 2024
WOW! Thank yo so much for this article! I lie on Salt Spring Island bc Canada, to get to our Stake center I have a 15 min. drive to the ferry, usually get there 1 hr. before sailing, to make sure i get on, then just a 25 min. drive to the Stake Center in Victoria. So this morning I'm so thankful for your story, I will leave at 10:40 to catch the 11:50 ferry, stay overnight in our camper van and catch the 9am ferry back, in the morning, to be home at 10am. I could have chosen to stay home and miss out on our Stake Talent Show and taken care o things at home, but I decided to support the Stake leaders who have put so much work into this event, they and I will be blessed for this. As I took down from the walls my crosstitch picture I have made through the years, I noticed they were dusty, but noone would have known that!
Rochelle HaleMay 24, 2024
Thank you for the article. While I appreciate that the "messy garage" may be a sign that the family or persons are engaged in other worthwhile causes (and I hope they are), I see it also as a sign of neglect. Does it cause issues within the family? Does it affect the budget when items can't be found and new purchases must be made? Does it prevent the storage of other necessities or worthwhile items, such as camping equipment or emergency preparedness supplies? Is it a fire hazard?
Steve DoneganMay 24, 2024
This is one brother who needed to read this today. Thank you for sharing. There are two sides to the Lord’s work: ministering and administering. My Eternal Companion says I’m really good at administering, but woefully deficient in ministering. I’ll try to move forward with your suggestion, even if it means doing things that are uncomfortable for me.
David ShafferMay 24, 2024
Great story. Thank you for reminding me of what is important and how to find out what to do about it. A wonderful message for all of us.
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Melanie SteinMay 25, 2024
Thank you for this beautiful article. What a wonderful reminder that we shouldn't "sweat the small stuff" and in the grand scheme of things most earthly things are "small stuff." Even things that we may THINK are big stuff, like a messy garage, are really only small stuff. Thanks for reminding us to focus on the small ONES who are the most important.
Annie JensenMay 24, 2024
This is exactly what I needed to help me submit in my prayers! I can connect with “priorities.” A huge thank you!
Loa AndersenMay 24, 2024
Wonderful story and exactly what I needed today! My living room has been a disaster zone since my son passed away last year...and I'm embarrassed about it. However, other things seem to take priority....some of them important and some not so much! I'm going to take your advice and ask Heavenly Father to help me prioritize! Thank you so much!
Linda OwenMay 24, 2024
While I am sure some of those other things weigh on you as well, I am thankful for your priorities. It reminds me that people over projects is always the right choice. Projects will always be there and we will get to them as soon as possible but I will remember this wonderful reminder of the BEST choice.
Jenny SvendsenMay 24, 2024
WOW! Thank yo so much for this article! I lie on Salt Spring Island bc Canada, to get to our Stake center I have a 15 min. drive to the ferry, usually get there 1 hr. before sailing, to make sure i get on, then just a 25 min. drive to the Stake Center in Victoria. So this morning I'm so thankful for your story, I will leave at 10:40 to catch the 11:50 ferry, stay overnight in our camper van and catch the 9am ferry back, in the morning, to be home at 10am. I could have chosen to stay home and miss out on our Stake Talent Show and taken care o things at home, but I decided to support the Stake leaders who have put so much work into this event, they and I will be blessed for this. As I took down from the walls my crosstitch picture I have made through the years, I noticed they were dusty, but noone would have known that!
Rochelle HaleMay 24, 2024
Thank you for the article. While I appreciate that the "messy garage" may be a sign that the family or persons are engaged in other worthwhile causes (and I hope they are), I see it also as a sign of neglect. Does it cause issues within the family? Does it affect the budget when items can't be found and new purchases must be made? Does it prevent the storage of other necessities or worthwhile items, such as camping equipment or emergency preparedness supplies? Is it a fire hazard?
Steve DoneganMay 24, 2024
This is one brother who needed to read this today. Thank you for sharing. There are two sides to the Lord’s work: ministering and administering. My Eternal Companion says I’m really good at administering, but woefully deficient in ministering. I’ll try to move forward with your suggestion, even if it means doing things that are uncomfortable for me.
David ShafferMay 24, 2024
Great story. Thank you for reminding me of what is important and how to find out what to do about it. A wonderful message for all of us.
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