Go Forth To Serve

For the last week of lecture, we were privileged to hear from a panel of three alumni and how they have used their education at BYU to go forth to serve others. Service has been a recurring theme of my first semester. I've heard from countless speakers and professors about how important service is. This is something that is very unique, and is not found at most universities. The focus of many of my friends at other schools is "I need to do well so I can get a good job and earn a lot of money." While there are some with this attitude at BYU, it is not as prevalent as those that want to serve others.

I was impressed with the panel, because despite their impressive success in their respective fields, they have not forgotten the importance of service. Many of them stressed the importance of church service. While this is not the only service we render, it is very important and should be a priority for everyone. This has been important to me during this semester as I've served as an Elders Quorum President. I've learned that leadership is not always glamorous as some would have you believe. Most of the work my presidency and I do is behind the scenes and no one ever knows about it. It hasn't been easy serving in my leadership role, especially with school and Lacrosse. However, it has been a very rewarding experience. I've learned a lot about myself, others, and the way in which the Church functions. Even though this class is now over, I will be serving in this role for the next semester, and this challenge to serve will be very important. As I keep my focus on serving others, I will be able to enjoy service more, and become a stronger leader.