Have you ever gotten a calling that you absolutely dreaded? There are the callings that you hope you get like Young Women’s leader or Primary teacher. But then there are callings that might not just fit with your personality, and you wonder why on earth you got put in that position.
About a year and half ago I was called to the Enrichment committee. I came home and told my husband that I was given a made-up calling. This was one of those callings that didn’t seem to fit with me. I am not an extremely social person, and I’m not at all crafty. I don’t like the little knick-knacks cluttering up my home. I know that I am an exception to most people. So I was not happy, because I figured that would be all I would be doing.
I couldn’t have been more wrong about the entire experience. It was through this calling that I was able to make friends with women in the ward. I am a very shy person, but because I had to go set up and clean up and help to plan the activities I found myself reaching out and talking to people. I also realized the importance of Home, Family and Personal Enrichment. It gives the sisters in the ward a chance to learn, as well as a chance to get to know each other.
I was also very wrong about it being a made-up calling. I worked hard while I was on the committee, and I came to realize everything that goes into the activities. I came to appreciate all the behind-the-scenes work that happens for each Enrichment night. I am also fully committed to attending Enrichment now that I’ve been released, well at least the four big activities each year. How have you been blessed from fulfilling your callings?