Popcorn

So I was hungry the other day but I was feeling pretty lazy...so...I decided to pop some popcorn...however here in the Philippines, at least as a missionary we don't have  a microwave, so we have to make it on the stove!  Which is actually really cool,because you get to see the popcorn start to pop!  But more than being delicious, it reminded me of faith and how we all have our own timing.  We must first be Tried, or heated up, and then we flourish!  Then just like once one kernel pops all the others start as well, just like our understanding of the gospel!  If we allow, the spirit will enlighten our minds and allow personal revelation to come.  But just as I mentioned above, everything has it's timing, and we must be patient in waiting for those things that we need and want!  I know and testify that all of our trials and problems have the capability to bring us closer to Christ, if we allow them to!  He is our loving Heavenly Father and wants the very best for us!  He doesn't give us trials to be mean, but to rather allow us to grow and become more like him.  So if you are going through a trial, or that "heat" just wait!  You are about to pop and become something truly amazing!!!