Stephen B. Allen spoke and his message echoed in my heart: "Life is awash with difficulties, it might be the Dear John you got today. You wait for him two years and then the scuzzball, I mean young man dropped you?! Mine was a wedding announcement--it became the district dartboard." (Brian, that part did not echo in my heart, but it was a good lead-in for the message to a group of missionaries.)
Which of us isn't experiencing turbulence in life? It might be the language, the food, death, divorce, learning discussions, or loneliness. Richard G. Scott said in his book, Finding, Peace Happiness and Joy, "When trials are not a consequence of your disobedience, they are evidence the Lord feels you are ready to grow more. It is at that point that we are offered the opportunity to learn to trust and rely on Him.
Many of you thus far have been accustomed to trusting in your own value. You cannot succeed in life or missionary work on your own merit. Jesus Savior Pilot Me! Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the Lord with all thine heart and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy path.
At times, it may be the very waves of your turbulent life that are keeping you up off the rocky bottom. Jesus knows these waters, Find, Teach, Baptize You will feel a rich, beautiful feeling bless you as you realize how much you come to love others, particularly those people you are called to serve.
posted by Elder Sister Darcey - the Mom
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