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The work IS important. However, that does not mean you have to rush out and complete it all this week.
God is merciful to us, and knows we each have different strengths and weaknesses. He will guide us along to the things we need to do, WHEN they need to be done.

One thing to remember is some members have gospel hobbies. Any gospel hobby can be extremely time consuming and all-consuming, if not careful. Some people get totally focused on food storage or some other aspect of provident living. Some take it overboard, stashing weapons and food in the mountains. Why? Because they don't have a balance, and one area takes over, and goes way overboard.

Doing our family history is no more important than missionary work, home teaching, or saving ourselves and our families. The Lord's work of saving souls is equally important in all its aspects. We just need to achieve a balance, and be ready to work some areas more diligently at some periods than others.

I began doing my family history when I was about 30. And I did it for about 5 years, until I ran out of people to find. Since then, I'll occasionally check to see if anything else pops up, but then refocus on where God wishes me to work to save souls.