You Can't

 Fast forward a couple of years, and I'm living in Brownstone Apartments.

Now let me tell you, these apartments are for me the Waters of Mormon. I learned so many things while living there, made incredible friends, built enduring relationships, experienced a lot of firsts, etc. And I drew nearer to the Savior.

This lesson was a gradual one, that I honestly can't remember the origin of, but I remember the moment it hit me. I was sitting in a Relief Society lesson (for those who don't know, it's like a church class specifically for women). The sisters were sharing some of the same similar stuff that I had heard and felt before about how life is hard, but God won't give us more than we can handle.

I think at the time I had been experiencing some tough things myself and growing frustrated at my inability to do everything I felt I should. As they were talking, I remember a sister saying,

"Satan will try to tell us we can't do it. That we can't do anything right, but we can!"

And I was like, wait. Satan's right. But not in the way he wants to be right. We literally can't do everything, or really anything, without the aid of the Savior. In Mosiah chapter 2, verse 21, he says that God "is preserving [us] from day to day, by lending [us] breath...even supporting you from one moment to another." Breath. Life. In all seriousness, God is the reason we are even alive. Without Him, there is no us. 

My hand shot up. Whoever was teaching called on me.

"Honestly, though, we can't," I stated boldly. Everyone stared at me. Was I preaching Satan's words? I couldn't help but smile at the realization as I continued, "Without the Savior, we literally can't do anything. He grants us daily breath. He preserves us. He guides us. But with Him, we can do everything. All things are possible."

What a significant difference, and what a relief it was for me to voice that. After feeling overwhelmed and discouraged by everywhere I was falling short, and my inability to keep up, I felt like acknowledging that was shedding a burden. I can't do it all. I'll never be able to do it all. But that's okay. Our Heavenly Parents don't expect us to. That's why they provided a Savior for us. 

So, next time you are feeling overwhelmed or like you can't do something, let it go. Acknowledge you can't do it, and that's okay. Then, turn to the Savior, and trust that with Him, you will accomplish all you need to :).

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