I enter this position with many mixed
emotions. Of course there are feelings of nervousness, being under-qualified
and over whelmed. There is also some excitement at having new experiences and
opportunities to learn. I am honored to be working alongside such great women
in the presidency. I am also thrilled to have the opportunity to get to know
each sister in our ward better.
Most of all I am humbled to know that our Heavenly Father considers me
worthy to serve in Relief Society and serve you wonderful sisters in our ward.
For this reason, last month’s visiting teaching message really hit home for me.
One Divine Attribute of Jesus Christ is being humble. It pointed out that
"the Savior is our supreme example of the power of humility and
submissiveness." He humbly aligned his wants and desires with His Fathers
commandments by profoundly saying "Not my will, but thine, be done."
(Luke 22: 42). I pray that I will be able to follow His council in filling my
role as second counselor and put the wants and needs of the sisters above my
own.
Another great example of the Saviors humility was his great service to
all he ministered to. Again the visiting teaching message points out one of the
Savior’s many examples of humble service with the story of when he washed the
disciples feet. I know that as I learn my role and work alongside our fabulous
presidency I will have plenty of opportunities to serve our sisters and
"wash your feet" so to say. I pray that I am humble enough to take
those opportunities. The Lord expected all of us to follow His example,
"If I then, your lord and master, have washed your feet, ye also ought to
wash one another’s feet. For I have given you an example, that ye should do as
I have done to you." (John 13:14-15). May we all follow this great example
and learn to love serving one another.
Sister Heather Olsen
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