Working at Oakcrest has been one of the most incredible experiences of my life. I have been blessed beyond belief with revelation regarding my personal life and the rollercoaster it has been. Time and time again I have received answers to questions (some I didn't even ask), comfort and feelings of peace, direction and guidance, spiritual promptings, and other things of the sort. I have re-learned many truths that I once knew and re-trained myself to make habits out of the small and simple things. Scripture study, personal prayer, fasting, and serving others are the four things that make me happiest and give me the most strength. It's crazy what happens when you put the Lord first.
This morning during my scripture study, I flipped open to D&C 58. (Yes, this is one of those "random flipping open of scriptures" stories.) Verses 2-6 were already circled and highlighted, so I figured I should read them. I have no idea what prompted me to mark these verses the first time around, but I am so grateful I was able to read them again and be reminded of the promises they contain.
"For verily I say unto you, blessed is he that keepeth my commandments, whether in life or in death; and he that is faithful in tribulation, the reward of the same is greater in the kingdom of heaven.
"Ye cannot behold with your natural eyes, for the present time, the design of your God concerning those things which shall come hereafter, and the glory which shall follow after much tribulation.
"For after much tribulation come the blessings. Wherefore the day cometh that ye shall be crowned with much glory; the hour is not yet, but nigh at hand.
"Remember this, which I tell you before, that you may lay it to heart, and receive that which is to follow.
"Behond, verily I say unto you, for this cause I have sent you-that you might be obedient, and that your hearts might be prepared to bear testimony of the things which are to come."
For the past month (especially), I have been trying so hard to do what the Lord has asked of me. It hasn't been easy and I could easily blame the Lord for the tribulation and sorrow I have been wading through, but I know that these trials are for my benefit and for my good. I know that if I remain faithful to the covenants I have made, the commands I have been given, and the truths that I know, I will be blessed. I don't know how things are going to play out, I don't know what the Lord has in store for my future, but I know it will be amazing. His plan always is.
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