"Scriptures are like packets of light that illuminate our minds and give place to guidance and inspiration from on high."
Isn't that a great blessing! So exciting! I am always seeking to better understand what is going on in my life.
Richard G. Scott of the Quorum of the Twelve apostles also stated,
"Our Father in Heaven understood that for us to make desired progress during our mortal probation, we would need to face difficult challenges. Some of these would be almost overpowering. He provided tools to help us be successful in our mortal probation. One set of those tools is the scriptures.
Throughout the ages, Father in Heaven has inspired select men and women to find, through the guidance of the Holy Ghost, solutions to life's most perplexing problems. He has inspired those authorized servants to record those solutions as a type of handbook for those of His children who have faith in His plan of happiness and in His Beloved Son, Jesus Christ. We have ready access to this guidance through the treasure we call the standard works-that is, the Old and New Testaments, the Book of Mormon, the Doctrine and Covenants, and the Pearl of Great Price."
I am so grateful for all the resources I have and for the sure knowledge I have of where I came from, why I am here, and where I am going. I understand why I have trials, and I understand where to get the strength to bear them up. Not only bear them, but like I was telling my brother yesterday, to sometimes receive the blessing of having some trials not even feel like a burden anymore. When I yoke myself with the Lord he can bring me comfort and cheer - despite an outwardly difficult time. To really feel cheerful and hopeful in the midst of a trial is a miracle and I am so grateful to my Creator for granting it unto me.
He is my strength.
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