Instruments

A father and son were talking in the car. The young man was so enthused about a piece of aviation knowledge that he had learned from his church leader who is a pilot. The church leader explained to the young man that when there is dense fog he has to  trust his instruments. He talked about how sometimes he has only 200 feet of visibility before touching ground. Hopefully if his instruments had worked correctly he would be just fine.

The father thought about this for a moment and asked his son what kind of instruments he thought might be guiding his life? What did he rely on in his life? At first the boy did not understand. With a gentle prod the light bulbs began to work.

The father explained that in the dense fog of life there are instruments that one can and must rely on. The greatest blessing is that of the Holy Ghost. When listened to the spirit is our navigator to safety. The spirit warns of danger. It lifts when we can't make it on our own.

Another, instrument is our scriptures. When needed the scriptures guide us to a sure knowledge of our intended course.

Just like the pilot talking to the tower to assure the pilot, prayer, is our communication with our Heavenly Father.

Then, other help is offered by parents, leaders, people who have walked the path that is currently being walked. 

There are a host of instruments at our disposal if we are willing to use them. Look around at what is available to you and use the best of what the Lord has to offer to bring you safely home!

***President Uchtdorf' "Of Things That Matter Most" October Conference 2010

***President Uchtdorf " We Are Doing a Great Work and Cannot Come Down" April Conference 2009