Today, for my Savior, I went on a Daddy-Daughter date; and by that, I mean that I went to the temple grounds and just talked with my Heavenly Father for a while. Sometimes, I get so caught up in the things I need to do that I don't get to have quality conversation with my Father. Other times, when I'm having a hard time, I find it easier to reach out to people around me rather than rely on Heavenly Father.
By going on the Daddy-Daughter date, I chose to rely on my Heavenly Father. Loneliness and worry ate at my heart, but I deliberately went to the temple grounds so that I could talk to Him alone. We had a good conversation, and I feel more peace again; He also suggested a list of things for me to do, and I will do them in short order. I'm grateful for His guidance.
I still feel the ache of a heart not quite whole, but I also know that the Sun will come out tomorrow. As my friend Justin Miller said, "Sometimes it's enough to know that the Sun will rise. We don't always have to see it happen." And as my friend Chris Artificavitch said in response to that, "Leaps of faith are hard, especially when they leave you feeling alone. We are never truly alone though. The Sun will always rise, and the Son of God will always be with us." I have faith that my Father will take care of me as well as the people that I love. His ways are superior to mine, and I trust his judgment.
I highly recommend Daddy-Daughter dates; I myself made a commitment to Him tonight that we could have date night every week, just so we can make sure to stay close.
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