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Tuesday, August 13, 2013

Seek To Be Taught

A man walked out of his home and looked into his yard. He longed to have the yard look beautiful and lush. Over time he just could never get exactly what he was looking for. He had the idea in his mind of what he wanted it to look like.  It just was lacking something. He just kept doing what he thought was right. He would take unsolicited advice when it was given but he would never ask. He could not bring himself to admit that the problem might be that he needed a little help or even a fresh perspective.
The man's wife knew how much the yard meant to him and even offered her thoughts. She would leave books around the house of little helpful hints. Her hope was that he would take the initiative to inquire from something more than he was then employing.
Finally one day the man broke down and asked another man his thoughts. The man's friend had won awards for gardening and landscape. he did not flaunt it. No one knew in the neighborhood that the friend was so skilled. The man's friend smiled and said I thought you would never ask. 
The two men worked together for three weeks. The yard was beginning to look like the picture that he had envisioned. The man was so pleased. He had finally accomplished his task and was able to find joy in the labors of his work.

Our lives are like the Man's yard. We have goals we have things that we want to accomplish but because of our pride we forget to seek the help of him who knows all. Seek to know. Prophets have asked questions and have been filled with wisdom, knowledge and a desire to help others.
Lehi a prophet of the Book of Mormon was concerned for himself he heard the words of church leaders to repent and so he asked God. The scripture says that as he prayed a pillar of fire came and dwelt before him on a rock. While there he was taught; he was shown the will of the Lord. 
Our prayers may not be that dramatic. Most won't ever have that grand of an experience. However that sweet spirit of being taught can and will come into our hearts and minds if one is willing to seek to be taught. Seek to learn as much as possible both temporal and spiritual for knowledge is Power!

Sunday, August 11, 2013

I Know Heavenly Father Loves Me.

Heavenly Father really does care for his children. There is proof all around of how much he wants us to be happy. There is so much to see, to hear, to touch, to experience. Look all around and it is plain to see that while the world has a lot to weigh us down. It has twice as much to offer.
just as the primary song says this is how I know that My Heavenly Father loves me:

Whenever I hear the song of a bird
Or look at the blue, blue sky,
Whenever I feel the rain on my face
Or the wind as it rushes by,
Whenever I touch a velvet rose
Or walk by our lilac tree,
I'm glad that I live in this beautiful world
Heav'nly Father created for me.
2. He gave me my eyes that I might see
The color of butterfly wings.
He gave me my ears that I might hear
The magical sound of things.
He gave me my life, my mind, my heart:
I thank him rev'rently
For all his creations, of which I'm a part.

Yes, I know Heav'nly Father loves me.

I have thought recently of how much love Heavenly Father has for me personally. He has blessed me with a Wife who is a partner and confidant. She is there to be my rock and I hers. Together we have created a family that loves and wants to help and share in our success. We cheer with each success and are willing to be the comfort when failure occurs. Family is what it is all about. Nothing is better than spending quality time with family. Doing stuff together building relationships with each one another. Offering help when help is needed. Being a shelter when life's' storms has beaten down our spirits. One can always turn for home and look for a safe haven.
Sometimes it is necessary to take a break and recognize as President Eyring says the things that are around us. Be grateful for the things in our lives and look for the joy in everything around you. A positive attitude and a hopeful heart can and will change the world.
Heavenly father knows me. He listens to my prayers and he will listen to ours as well. When sought his help is evident he stands at the door ready but we must invite him in.