In middle school I was insecure. I cared too much about what others thought about me and in turn I didn't always do the right thing. One situation still haunts me today. There was a girl Courtney who was different and eccentric. Because middle school is a mean place, she was the laughing stock of the school. I remember once someone even put a fake rat in her backpack because they knew she was terrified of rats. The thing I have regretted ever since was that I was a by stander. She wanted to be my friend badly! I was never mean to her, but never made an effort to be nice. I would do anything to avoid talking to her and when others laughed, I would chuckle along, never standing up for her. This continued into high school.
The other day I had an interesting dream. I was given to opportunity to apologize to Courtney and become her friend. I found in the dream that I thoroughly enjoyed her friendship. I woke up wondering why I had such a vivid dream about someone I hadn't seen in years. Well this weekend it all came together. I was at a musical in Seattle with my family, and I ran into Courtney. She was so excited to see me. I found out that she had just transferred to The University of Utah! It was good to catch up but that encounter has been on my mind ever since. I know that Heavenly Father prepared me to see Courtney in that dream, and I know I have some work to do. Courtney is not a member of the church, but craves to belong somewhere. I received a prompting clear as day that this was my second chance. My second chance to be kind, and to share the gospel, and to love like the Savior.
The Savior loved unconditionally and I know that He gives sinners a second chance so he can work though those imperfect people to do his perfect work. I am grateful for His infinite love.
The other day I had an interesting dream. I was given to opportunity to apologize to Courtney and become her friend. I found in the dream that I thoroughly enjoyed her friendship. I woke up wondering why I had such a vivid dream about someone I hadn't seen in years. Well this weekend it all came together. I was at a musical in Seattle with my family, and I ran into Courtney. She was so excited to see me. I found out that she had just transferred to The University of Utah! It was good to catch up but that encounter has been on my mind ever since. I know that Heavenly Father prepared me to see Courtney in that dream, and I know I have some work to do. Courtney is not a member of the church, but craves to belong somewhere. I received a prompting clear as day that this was my second chance. My second chance to be kind, and to share the gospel, and to love like the Savior.
The Savior loved unconditionally and I know that He gives sinners a second chance so he can work though those imperfect people to do his perfect work. I am grateful for His infinite love.
I love this experience! Thank you for sharing. I think we are all guilty of being a bystander. I know I personally with I could go back and step in where someone should've. That's such an important part of learning and growing. Many of us, including yourself, won't make that mistake again.
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