“So if you feel small and weak, please simply come unto Christ, who makes weak things strong. (Ether 12:27) The weakest among us, through God’s grace, can become spiritually strong because God is no respecter of persons. (Acts 10:34) He is our “faithful God, which keepeth covenant and mercy with them that love him and keep his commandments.” (Deuteronomy 7:9)… My beloved brothers (and sisters) in Christ, the God of Creation, who breathed life into the universe, surely has the power to breathe life into you. Surely He can make of you the genuine, spiritual being of light and truth you desire to be.” President Dieter F. Uchtdorf, Second Counselor in the First Presidency, Ensign May 2015 p.82 (Priesthood session April 4, 2015)
Seekers of Christ’s influence know when he withdraws. Some feel it normal to only have Christ’s strong influence occasionally, perhaps only in the church setting or in daily prayer. As rough as this world is becoming, that’s no longer enough. We should become more proactive in seeking Him. He’s ready and willing to guide us ‘all the day long’ through those choices, environments that are difficult and affect our relationship with him. Such sincere effort on our part opens doors that only He can open, of understanding, purpose, discipline, protection from the adversary. Thus we may become increasingly filled with His light… that bring his power and protection to us. He ‘knocks at our door’ (Rev 3:20) and when we are vulnerable he’ll teach us patience and discipline through waiting on his timetable for answers. Meanwhile, those earnest prayers cause us to become closer to him… weak things become strong. kdm
