When I was cast in
Liken the Scriptures series I remember being told something very important from my director. He said, "Lauren, with this role comes great responsibility. People will recognize you and know who you are. You have to make sure to be an example to goodness in all things that you do at all times because you never know what example you are setting and who is watching."
That was 8 years ago.
Today as I got in the elevator of the Tanner building a beautiful girl stumbled in her mind for a second before she asked,
"I'm sorry, are you in Liken the Scriptures?"
I laughed as I looked up from the text I was sending,
"
Ha, yeah I am! I'm surprised you recognized me!"
She responded,
"
I've seen you around campus and I've been watching trying to figure out if it was really you. Do you go to BYU?"
Immediately my mind raced back to the past 4 months I've had at this University.
Have I been kind? Was I always modest? Was I talking righteously? Was I friendly to those around me? Did my attitude reflect happiness? Did I act appropriately? Had I helped some one out that day or passed someone in need of help by? Did I have the spirit with me? Was I being the best I could be? What example had I been setting?
"Yes, I go here. That's super cool you recognized me. Are you from out of state? I actually realized people not from Utah usually have seen the series more than people who live here."
"Yeah, I'm from California."
The conversation continued on as we walked out the Tanner building to the street light.
"It was wonderful to meet you Britney!" I said as I waved goodbye.
All I could think as we parted was about what I had portrayed in my actions to that sweet girl. It was such a huge reminder that anyone can be watching at any time and to never ever lower my standards. God is always watching. How would I react if he confronted me about some of the things he's witnessed? It is imperative to be strong, and of a good courage, always abounding in good works at all times, with all things, and in all places.
