Just some thoughts

So, today was sunday and I was so excited to go to church.  I love the feeling of going to sacrament meeting especially on fast sunday and sitting and listening to all of the testimonies being born and just being spiritually fed.  I loved it as usual and felt very thankful for the wonderful ward I get to be a part of.  Then I got to go to class and teach the 14/15 year olds.  I love this class so much.  These kids feel like my own especially since one of them is Stephen and then of course the rest are kids I feel like I've known forever.  However, I dont feel like a very good teacher.  I always leave there feeling like I need to do better.  The kids these days are so much smarter and inquisitive than I ever was at that age.  They truly will be great leaders of the church someday.  Then last but certainly not least I got to read Michael's email that we get each week.  This is where it all came together for me today.  That boy amazes me.  I am constantly in awe of the young man he has become.  His letters are always so uplifting and inspiring.  He has been very blessed to have wonderful companions and serve in wonderful areas on his mission thus far.  His perspective is always positive in spite of any trials they may be having and he always encourages us to live the gospel more to it's fullest.  I am feeling extremely blessed and yet extremely inadequate at the same time tonight.  I know that the Lord loves me and is aware of me as I have witnessed many of his tender mercies on me especially over the past 6 months or so.  I guess now it's my turn to do my part and exercise my faith in what he says he will do as I put my trust in him.