Through this whole experience with some investigators I have learned something about myself. When faced with a situation that I cant change I don't dwell on it.. Its not that I don't think about it, or that my heart doesn't ache but I don't focus on it and drive myself as well as others crazy.
Every time we leave this investigators home my companion gets so sad, and just dwells on it and basically says the same things every time over and over. Anyways, I repeat it one time and then I am done with it. I am sure she thinks I have no feelings, but I see no reason to dwell on something I cant change. Rather I exercise my faith by doing my best. This is the only way his promises are sure and we all need his help..
My studies in Preach My Gospel (PMG) chapter 6 have been focused on humility! PMG.says that humility is not a sign of weakness, it is a sign of spiritual strength. In Helaman chapter 4 the Nephites forgot to be humble they forgot just how important Heavenly Father is and the amount of strength they received from Him, verse 13 tells you what happened.
" And because of this their great wickdness, and their boastings in their own strength, they were left in their own strength; therefore they did not prosper, but were afflicted and smitten, and driven before the Lamanites, until they had lost possession of almost all their lands."
Read it! Ponder it! Apply it! Humility also includes having confidence in HIS plan...I'm still working on this one! But I do know he has a plan, one much better and more beautiful then we could ever imagine. Im still trying to work on this but this is why I dont just sit around when something unfortunate happens.
To find happiness and enjoy His plan more often then not we must get on our feet and work. Never forget the strength he gives you or we may leave you to your own!!!
Don't forget to let me know about your PMG studies!! I love you, see you soon.
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