Thoughts from a Relief Society President

 

So if you don't know what Relief Society is in the LDS church its a pretty amazing organization. Women of 18 years and older of the church are part of Relief Society. As sisters we grow together, help each other, and look after each other. That is the purpose of Relief Society! If you want to read more about it here is a link.



Well in my Ward I am the Relief Society President of a newly married student ward. My presidency and I are over 80-140 sisters! With that comes a lot of different circumstances, personalities, and back grounds! Its actually quiet amazing if you think about it. I have the privilege to help these ladies and be guided by the spirit to help them in any way.

I have seen a lot of amazing things happen  in this ward. I go to a ward that 85-95% members are active, and visiting teaching and home teaching is a lot higher then in most family wards. I have made a lot of friends and gotten to know more people then in any calling I have ever had.

One of the best things I take from my calling is the people that sit next to me during Relief Society! My first and second counselors and secretary. I have had two 1st counselors, three 2nd counselors, and have had the same secretary nice the very beginning, and its only been 10 months! I have been blessed with these sisters in my life. They have all taught me something different! Such as when to stand up for myself and the women around me. It is easy to sit on the side lines but as a leader in my ward I need to give my thoughts and opinions. I have learned how to see people more Christ like and to realize we all have some limitations in our life. I have learned the willingness to serve even when life becomes hard or things change in our life. I have learned to not take upon myself to much. I have learned that my calling is important but my husband is even more important. I and those around me need to be able to be with their families. To make meetings productive and not excessive or to long! To rely on these sisters to do their very best! I look up to these sisters because they have a strength or values that I struggle with. We help up lift each other and to make each other better. To see the women we are over not only as human but as sisters!

I feel I am so blessed to have this calling and not only learn a lot about myself but to learn about others as well. To feel the spirit guiding me to those that need me and I need them! The spirit continually guides me to do my very best! I love you all! I hope that ever sister will find a love for Relief Society as I have!