Utilizing the Small Moments
By Brittany Kucnick, Stake Primary President
With the demands on my time increasing since COVID-19 began, I struggled to find quiet moments where I could spend time focusing on uplifting myself mentally and spiritually. In the morning, it seemed I could barely get out of bed after a short exhausting night, during the day I was busy helping the kids with schoolwork and keeping them occupied. Once the kids were in bed, I was exhausted from a long day in social isolation with five kids and a baby. I imagine that some of you parents with young children can relate.
As I pondered what I could do about my dilemma, I started utilizing the new Gospel Living app. Unlike the Gospel Library app with full chapters, articles, and conference talks, the Gospel Living app has short articles followed by “Strive to be” boxes that encourage action, service, or further contemplation. These and other treasures such as inspirational posters quoting general conference, excerpts from bigger articles referenced at the end of a few paragraphs, or bigger articles split into segments can be accessed on the discover tab. These were the small drops I needed to fill my lamp and feed my soul.
Another uplifting treasure that can be found on the discover tab is music. My children and I really enjoy the different playlists and will play (and sometimes sing with) the music while doing dishes together or other household responsibilities. I have found that when I am feeling particularly weighed down, the music helps lift me up without me even realizing it and brings peace to our home. Doctrine and Covenants 25:12 says, “For my soul delighteth in the song of the heart; yea, the song of the righteous is a prayer unto me, and it shall be answered with a blessing upon their heads.”
Recently, a new update has now made it easier to share things from the Gospel Living app with others, even if they do not have the Gospel Living app. In just a few clicks, you can share using your favorite social media platform, e-mail, or text message. You never know when the Lord will use you to show His love, care, and concern to another of His children.
I invite you to download and check out the Gospel Living app on your smartphone; there’s something there for everyone. I hope that like it did for me, it will bless your life in unexpected ways.
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