Meekness

To be meek is to show great strength, while still being humble, teachable. It is showing a willingness that you will do what is right no matter the cost. It is standing up when others are sitting down. It is seeking truth amidst the mud and the muck of the modern world. It is defending righteousness even though it might not be the most popular. The meek are obedient!

When Moses was called to be a prophet the Leviticus 26:41 tells us that he was more meek than anyone else on the earth. Moses did not think himself to be special. He knew what was expected and he went and did what was needed. He was bold. When he needed help or had a concern he had a conversation with the Lord. Through his faith the Lord was able to answer those prayers. 

Servants of Christ represent him and teach with humility and love. Paul, taught the people of Corinth that he represented the Savior and the Father as a missionary. He taught them it was as if the God the Father or Jesus Christ were there. He was not boasting. He was helping them understand. It is teaching with Love and humility that we come to learn and understand the principles of the gospel. Have you ever noticed how our church leaders help us learn with compassion and love. I have sat in many interviews when I have been loving taught a better way to accomplish my responsibilities. I was shown what need to happen not by force, but by love. That in turn has helped me to try it in my home as I preside there. 

Those who are teachable and humble will understand the things of God and rejoice in Christ. As we are meek we come to another level of understanding. We put into action the lessons taught. We seek to be better.In this pursuit we find peace. We seek in fact to be as Christ, perfect in all things.

Part of this things called meekness is learning. President Uchdorf in a recent Friend article taught that for Latter Day Saints learning is a commandment. Everyday, every minute our minds need not be idle. this life is a time to learn all we can. Gain as much education as you can. Learn from all you do. Ask yourself what can I learn from this (whatever this is).

As we walk with that attitude of learning we will develop talents that will give us experience to make it through the next challenge. The things that we develop help us on our journey here on earth. Not only do they bless our lives but the lives of others. We are able to be instruments in the lives of others.

The Atonement to me....

I was in caught in traffic going over the mountain pass today. The workers had traffic down to a one way road  causing a 45 minute wait. As I sat there I went to my phone to find something to read. I read Elder C Scott Grow's talk form April Conference. I felt the spirit so strong I started to weep and sat the phone down. I thought about the Atonement and what in means to me. I thought about how far reaching the Atonement is. Then I thought about how it is apart of everything that we do. It was a small moment that I had, but I came home and recommitted myself to share my thoughts more here. 

To me the Atonement is the vehicle that the Savior has given us to return home to live with him. It seems to me as though the Savior has said to me "I know you, and I know you need help. I give it freely!" Many times I have thought how is that possible. Or why would he do that for me. When I ask myself those questions the only answer I can come up with is that he loves me! That means that he knows me! He wants me to succeed. And wants to insure that I have the help when I need it. It is not a matter of if I need it. It is when I need his help. I know that when I need help he is there to carry my load. The Atonement gives me hope to keep going amongst the craziness of  life. The Atonement provides light during the darkness of trial. 

He saw to it that not one soul would be lost as long as we turn to him. The Lord does not turn his back on us. Everyone of us is important to our father, so also to the Son. With that in mind everything that we do has something to do with the Atonement. The Atonement of Jesus Christ reaches everything temporal and spiritual. It is up to us to find the lessons that can be learned and take them into our lives.

He paid the price for my short comings. 

He marked a path and all he asks is that we follow him.