A Precious Fruit

A teacher started class. The goal was to see how much the class would work together. The job was big but if they worked together to complete the days tasks it could be done. The tasks were simple yet complex. They tested the knowledge of all involved.

 If the students over thought the task it would require more work and if they hurried through the test they for sure would fail. It had to be just the right mix. 

“If you complete the tasks by the end of class there is a great treat in store.” Just for added measure the teacher had added.

The students all worked hard. They had a hiccup here and there. Overall each group finished with a little time to spare. 

With great anticipation they waited for the last group to finish. When they did the teacher grabbed a bucket of tootsie roll candies. 

“As promised a great treat.” The teacher said with a bright smile.

The students each took one of the candies. They each had worked hard. And this was there reward. Most said nothing but all thought what others were saying. 

“What! We worked so hard for this?” 

The teacher only smiled and continued to offer the treats to the rest of the students. 

Sometimes, it seems like that is how we treat the things of God. The students worked hard together. And gained a treat.  They murmured because it wasn’t great it their mind. 

It seems to me that those who work so hard to cling to the rod of iron they make it to the tree and say with disappointment I worked so hard for this. Maybe they even give up because it’s just to hard. Are they really expecting something more? 

Lehi said that the fruit of that tree was most precious, the best that he had tasted. Then he wanted his family to come. He wanted to share this wonderful gift that he had been given with others. 

The real reward that had been given was the experience. The opportunity to work with like minded people. We here on this earth experience come in contact with people everyday that need our help to keep progressing forward. We are being tested in some way. We all need one another to make it to the presence of the Savior and partake of that wondrous gift that he offers. 

Back to basics

 Talking to a friend I realized something that I have always known. That the simple things are the things that matter most. You know the primary answers. Go to church, say your prayers, read your scriptures. Things that we know will strengthen our relationship with our heavenly father. So, why is it so hard to do them? Why is it so hard to do the things that we know will help us feel the spirit, receive revelation, and bring us back into the presence of our Heavenly Father?

I think that it’s times like these that I am just plain lazy. It’s not that I don’t want to do them. It’s that I’ll get to them I have so much on my plate why do I got to spend the time to to do this when I know it already. So horrible to think about but it is the rut you get in. Becomes an excuse that leads to a habit. And then you feel lost and maybe even a little afraid.

It’s that rut I’d like to address today. A few years ago on this blog I wrote a post that was the 10 minute fix.It was called unity written back in 2011. Take 10 minutes out of your day and create a place with each member of your family.

As you take that time with each member of your family you’ll find that what matters most is that relationship that you have with them. You’ll also realize how much you want to spend time with them.

And then you’ll start to spend time with your heavenly father again. Spending time with Heavenly Father means doing the primary answers. Taking the time to have meaningful conversation with the father. Taking time to understand his will concerning us. Taking time to understand that others need us. Once you feel like you’re needed there is a great feeling of satisfaction. A deep love that only comes from above.  it fills every aspect of your life. 

Live that you may be able to feel Savior and working in your life. Pay attention. There may be someone out there; something out there that needs to be accomplished only by you.