We are all enlisted...

It's no secret that I've had some trying times of late. Life wouldn't be life without a struggle and the growth that follows.

A few weeks ago as I prayed (and cried a wee bit) I asked my Father in Heaven how I could possibly be happy---I know I'm supposed to be happy---when there was so much turmoil and pain in my life, when my heart felt shattered from within. I really wanted to know.

So I went to church and the opening hymm for Sacrament meeting was "We Are All Enlisted"

It goes something like this:

We are all enlisted till the conflict is o're
Happy are we! Happy are we!
Solidiers in the army there's a bright crown in store
We shall win and wear it by and by

As I sang each verse, it spoke about trials and conflicts and pain, then it ended with:

Happy are we! Happy are we!

It struck me. There will always be troubles. There will always be trials and challenges. But I needed to be happy throughout the conflict.

And suddenly...I was. A peace filled my heart and my soul. The peace that surpasses understanding.

I was at peace. For the first time in a long time. I was at peace and I was happy!

And I am happy.