I've often needed something "right now!". I've often thought "I know all the answers". I've even caught myself believing that "if I can't do it now, then it's not going to happen".
How contradictory to the promises of the Lord. In studying D&C section 5 I came across verse 34: "yea, for this cause I have said: Stop, and stand still until I command thee, and I will provide means whereby thou mayest accomplish the thing which I have commanded thee."
Stop...
Though the Lord was talking to Joseph about Martin Harris, I felt like he was talking right to me. I need to STOP...I need to learn, to ponder, to PRAY even. I need to study and gain experience. I need to have faith.
When I struggle with the kids, I need to STOP...
When I don't understand a principle or lack faith, I need to STOP...
When circumstances that seem so overwhelming or impossible come to be, I need to STOP...
The Lord will always provide means whereby I might accomplish the things he wants me to do.
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This is a good reminder. I also really like the scripture that says "Be still and know that I am God." It's always good to slow down from our busy lives and do some good old fashion self evaluation.
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