The Lord knows exactly what we need, and when we need it.
Luke 12
27 Consider the lilies how they grow: they toil not, they spin not; and yet I say unto you, that Soloman in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.
29 And seek not ye what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink, neither be ye of doubtful mind.
30 For all these things do the nations of the world seek after: and your Father knoweth that ye have need of these things.
It started when I went to check into my apartment. My RA (residence assistant) happened to be there checking people in, and after learning my name she asked if I was related to my older brother. I said yes, and discovered she had been in his freshman ward and actually knew him pretty well. For me, on that day, that gave me the extra push I needed to be ok with moving into a new place. I had a connection with my RA, and that was enough to comfort me at least for a little while.
Of course, college is hard. Leaving my family was hard. And being away from them is even harder.
After my parents left, I was stuck to fend for myself. This is where my roommate steps in. Over and over again these past couple of months she has said exactly what I needed to hear. She is perfect for me --for where I am in my life. Our rooming together was NO coincidence.
Next were the many times I heard the words "everything will be ok". When I was young, there was a time I felt lonely and afraid --very lonely and afraid. One night I prayed that I could have some relief and comfort. My answer was an overwhelming feeling that I would never be alone, that the Savior was my greatest friend, and that "everything will be ok". I wrote those words down on a peice of paper that I've kept on my wall to this day. Over and over in meetings here at BYU I've heard others tell similar stories, all using the specific words "everything will be ok". What a tender mercy!
My other roommates, I soon discovered, were on my side in everything. They all possess some qualities that strengthen me at different times, and some qualities that strengthen me all the time.
I've also found a confidant in my Bishop. His ability to say exactly what I need to hear in our interviews is a huge testimony builder that he receives revelation for me.
Next are my siblings here: my sister and brother-in-law, and my brother and sister-in-law. They've all been freshman, and have given the best college freshman advice I've ever had. Then of course there's my little baby neice --just holding her is therapy. The days I get to see and play with her come none to soon.
These all seem like small miracles --just little bits and peices of relationships that one would assume would reside in most people's lives. However, all these people revealed their importance to me at the most opportune moments of my experience here thus far. It's as if the person I happen to be around at the very moment I'm feeling rough, is the exact right person to say or do the right thing.
My Heavenly Father truly is watching out for me. I've always had a testimony of that, but I'm learning each and every day how to be less afraid, to not fear, how to hope, and trust, and have faith in my Heavenly Father that He will always make sure that "everything will be ok".
Luke 12: 32
Fear not little flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom.
