(From a previous post Elder Richard G. Scott wrote: “The pressure became more intense to accept as reality that what I had been no longer existed and that my cherished wife was no longer the same. I resisted those thoughts with every capacity that I could. I was determined to find her. I knew that there must be a way and was resolute in searching no matter what the cost in time or effort.”~Richard G. Scott, 21 Principles (Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 2013), 76-78 (Continuing below. . .)
It was then that I broke out of that oppressive surrounding and could see that it was an ugly, artificial, contrived environment. So intense were the feelings generated by what I had been told by those bent on destroying my hope to take me captive that I had not realized the forces of opposition that made my efforts appear fruitless could have no power over me unless I yielded through fear or abandonment of my principles. The environment appeared real, yet it had been generated from fear and threat. Although it was simulated, to those who let themselves believe the falsehoods thrust upon them it became reality.
I can now understand that because of my faith in the truths of the gospel plan, I could break through Satan’s manipulative, evil environment to see it as it is—not only in the dream, but in real life as well—a confining, controlling, destructive influence that can be overcome by faith in and obedience to truth.
As I awoke, there flooded over me feelings of love and gratitude for our Heavenly Father and His Beloved Son that I do not have capacity to express. My heart and mind filled with consuming love for Them and inexpressible appreciation for the blessings that are available to every spirit child of Father in Heaven willing to believe and be obedient to the plan of happiness. I cannot convey the unspeakable joy, the feeling of being wrapped in pure love, the absolute assurance that we will never lose our identity or memory of cherished relationships or the benefits of righteous acts as we continue to resist evil and are obedient to truth.
Although I would not welcome another like experience, this dream has taught me how easy it is to take for granted our relationship with our Father in Heaven and His Beloved Son, our Master and Savior. Oh, how blessed we are that They are as They say They are, perfect in every possible capacity and attribute.
Dreams are just one vehicle the Lord uses from time to time to convey a spiritual lesson. If you will remain aware, you can learn valuable truths from such experiences. ~Richard G. Scott, 21 Principles (Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 2013), 78-79
