You don't become strong without challenge. My current trial is apparently the way in which my Father in Heaven has designed for me to become something more. Although like many, I would prefer to become strong through simple day to day living. I often wish I could see the end from the beginning in order to more fully understand the Lord's plan for me. Yet the trial of my faith is the main purpose of this particular time in my life. By this I have felt a deepening of testimony. I am in constant communication with the Lord through humble prayer. I have certainly asked many times for this burden to be lifted, but have also asked the Lord for his will to be done.
As a future parent, I feel an opportunity to better understand the good intentions of a Heavenly Parent. Does the mother of a young child take him to the doctor for shots simply to enjoy his pain? Of course not! The future well being of this precious young child is safeguarded, because of a mother's well intentioned love. So is it, with our Heavenly Father who allows us eternal growth through "small moments" of tribulation. He does not leave us to endure alone, but has given the greatest gift through the atoning sacrifice of His only begotten Son. Because the Lord loved us enough, He allowed Jesus Christ to suffer for all of His children's sins, sufferings, sicknesses, and sorrows. By this I know there is at least One who has felt the pain, sadness and lonliness of my ailment.
This weekend has been a great reminder to me of all of these things. As I have listened to the words of the prophet, apostles and other auxilary leaders, I have been recharged and refueled to continue steadfastly on the path that the Lord has prepared for me. If you would like to listen, read or view some of the inspiring words of these leaders of our church, please visit http://lds.org/general-conference/sessions/2011/04?lang=eng
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