Being Remembered

I am amazed at how certain conference talks touch me. These talks usually hit in a way that only someone who was deeply involved with my life could understand. One such talk was titled But if not... I am still blown away with its power. The talk that is pressing on my mind today seemed insignificant, or maybe less obvious in its message, when I first heard it. The title: Claiming the Exceeding Great and Precious Promises. The speaker: Elder Spencer J. Condie. My first impression: I don't remember. However, one morning as I was driving to work, troubled with my own life, Elder Condie's words comforted my overwhelmed heart with peace. His closing remarks were "And God remembered Rachel...And just as God remembered Rachel, God will remember you." I felt at peace, even though I had no clue how I ended back in Utah or what was coming next. And so began the journey. I felt guided to those who persuaded me to apply for the MBA program. I felt blessed as I studied the GMAT. I felt a miracle when I saw my GMAT score. Though it felt like a set-back, I felt grateful that BYU emailed me about my incomplete application--for those who don't know they wanted transcripts for schools I didn't attend. Everything worked out. I felt joy when I received an interview. I felt overwhelming love after my interview because of the miraculous coincidence which was not coincidence at all. The words "And God remembered Rachel" came into my heart. I wondered if I had used my quota of blessings for the year (yes I know it was only March). But they kept coming. I was offered a scholarship that will pay for school. And yesterday I found a place that is clean, nice, friendly, and cheap! And so I testify as Elder Condie and others have done, God will remember and bless you, just as he has done for me.