Something That I Needed to Hear [Read]

Stumbled across a friend from high school's blog today. One of the posts included President Monson's most recent conference talk. And thank goodness too, because I've had a lot on my mind lately in regards to worrying about the possibilities of the future and etc. etc. etc.

Here's what stood out to me:

"I realize there are many reasons why you may be hesitating to take that step of getting married. If you are concerned about providing financially for a wife and family, may I assure you that there is no shame in a couple having to scrimp and save. It is generally during these challenging times that you will grow closer together as you learn to sacrifice and to make difficult decisions. Perhaps you are afraid of making the wrong choice. To this I say that you need to exercise faith. Find someone with whom you can be compatible. Realize that you will not be able to anticipate every challenge which may arise, but be assured that almost anything can be worked out if you are resourceful and if you are committed to making your marriage work...

Choose a companion carefully and prayerfully; and when you are married, be fiercely loyal one to another. Priceless advice comes from a small framed plaque I once saw in the home of an uncle and aunt. It read, “Choose your love; love your choice.” There is great wisdom in those few words. Commitment in marriage is absolutely essential."

Now people, don't go getting all crazy on me [Uh hem, Mom]. I'm not thinking about getting married anytime soon or anything (nor are Chad and I talking about that... just to clear that up). The idea of marriage has just always been a scary one for me because I don't ever want to go through a divorce. Eternity is a LONG time, my friends. I don't take that lightly. If I'm going to make the decision to marry someone some day, I need to be able to trust them completely (or as much as is possible). To me, marriage is not something that is dispensable.

I may not be to this point in my current relationship, but when you've been dating for awhile, you start to consider these things. And then, if you're me, you start to freak out a little about these things. So, President Monson's words helped me a lot. Finances, making the wrong choice, trying to anticipate all the angles and possibilities, these are all things that I worry about. But, as Pres. Monson points out, this is MY choice. And when I find someone that I can be compatible with and who can make me happy and for whom I can do likewise, then I can choose my love and love my choice. Then we can work through all the other stuff together. Then if I have faith and things are right, the Lord will open doors and provide a way.

Everything will be okay, everything will be okay.