“My dear brothers and sisters, we live in a most difficult dispensation. Challenges, controversies, and complexities swirl around us. These turbulent times were foreseen by the Savior. He warned us that in our day the adversary would stir up anger in the hearts of men and lead them astray. Yet our Heavenly Father never intended that we would deal with the maze of personal problems and social issues on our own.
God so loved the world that He sent His Only Begotten Son to help us. And His Son, Jesus Christ, gave His life for us. All so that we could have access to godly power—power sufficient to deal with the burdens, obstacles, and temptations of our day.” (Russell M. Nelson, “Drawing the Power of Jesus Christ into Our Lives,” April 2017)
I’m so thankful for a Heavenly Father who came up with a plan so that I could progress and have grand experiences full of love and joy. I know them because I also know loss and pain. I am deeply and immeasurably grateful for a Savior who offered Himself up so that the plan would work. Who suffered in the garden and died on the cross for me. For YOU. For us all. In so doing he forged the way for us, intercedes on our behalf and waits for us with open arms.
He knows me. He knows what it is to be Nicole, overwhelmed mother of 3 boys – equal parts challenging and beautiful. Experiencing depression for the first time in her life and trying to muddle through each day even though it feels like trying to swim through cement. He shows me through little glimpses of divinity—messages only I would be able to recognize as such. And he knows you too. Watch for His messages. Expect to see them. They are there. You can make it through this, whatever it is, with His help.
Meditation/Journaling Prompt: NOTICE the little messages from Christ today.
