“Enviest thou for my sake? would God that all the Lord’s people were prophets, and that the Lord would put his spirit upon them!” ~Moses… from Numbers 11:27-29
“It is not merely a matter of lessening the burden of a few, but enlarging the perspective of many.
With the Holy Spirit as our guide, our conscience stays vibrant and alive. Things which we had never supposed come into view. Seemingly routine turns out to be resplendent (shining with brilliance, splendid). Ordinary people seem quite opposite. What we once thought to be mere humdrum of life gives way to symphonic strains. Circumstances or a mere conversation which look quite pedestrian (commonplace, unimaginative) nevertheless causes a quiet moment of personal resolve, and a decision affecting all eternity is made. Sometimes you and I even sense it happens, but there are no bands playing, there are no headlines. Therefore, a very significant part of getting settled in one’s discipleship consists in coming to terms with the realities around us that seem so routine. Routine like trials can bring us closer to God or move us further away from Him. What seems commonplace seldom is.” ~Neal A. Maxwell, ‘The Inexhaustible Gospel’ p.115
How’s your ‘energy level’ for the gospel? for Christ’s teachings that would draw you closer to God and His purposes for you, and for those (including family) you might influence toward Him? Has that energy waned over time? Life is so much better with Him than without Him even in trials… especially in trials! Should you think he’s abandoned you, could it be that you have abandoned him by not listening to and doing what brings Him close? Could some things done (or left undone) have created distance. Our relationship with Him is the most key and worthwhile of all life’s relationships. Choices in favor of Him return strength and blessings. The adversary knows this and will do anything to distract us from those choices in favor of Christ.
Needed positive energy/perspective will often come from those already on the path… a Bishop or friend who ‘is seasoned that space’ and can show you how to achieve it. If neither is available try this link… chat with a Mormon or call 1-888-6600. kdm
