Here's to maintaining some self-respect and sanity while tending to the growth and maturation of young minds, including your own young mind. Here's to recognizing that it isn't necessary to know how everything is going to turn out in advance, and that often Life has much better in store than one can imagine. Here's to hope and happiness even when Life gets complicated, especially then... That's when it's needed it most.

...afterall, the car may only seat seven but room for friends is unlimited...

Saturday, February 16, 2008

Today's Scriptural Gem

Words of Mormon verses 7-8

7 And I do this for a wise purpose; for thus it whispereth me, according to the workings of the Spirit of the Lord which is in me. And now, I do not know all things; but the Lord knoweth all things which are to come; wherefore, he worketh in me to do according to his will.

8 And my prayer to God is concerning my brethren, that they may once again come to the knowledge of God, yea, the redemption of Christ; that they may once again be a delightsome people.

This is EXACTLY where I am, today. It is always to amazing to me how the Lord can use the words of ancient prophets to speak to me and comfort me. Even sweeter - I stopped after verse seven to plead with the Lord about the events unfolding in my life. Mostly to ask that He would help me to say only the things to a particular person that would tend to bind him to life, and bring about the Lord's will. When I read verse eight, I was amazed at how pertinent it was and how deeply it touched me even though it wasn't my exact prayer, it was still very much my desire.

5 comments:

Angie said...

Yeah Abby! I love your blog. Thanks for inviting me.

Abby said...

Thanks, Ang. I'm glad you came to visit!

EarlGirl said...

What a great experience, thanks for sharing it.

fivekidsandsomechocolate said...

I love this. Thank you.

Abby said...

You should visit our blog - The Peaceable Walk, if you like this, and if you'd like to contribute to that blog, please let me know. I want to include anyone who feels the desire to share and support others.