I've been so bad at actually POSTING my weekly blog entries... but let's try this week, eh?
This past weekend I had the
wonderful opportunity to attend General Conference. It was so enlightening and
I loved hearing all the talks by our leaders. I also had the opportunity to sit
down for a while and review my scriptures, especially the scriptures we went
over in class. Two scriptures stood out to me, both from Ether chapter 12.
Ether 12:27
says, “And if men come
unto me I will show unto them their weakness.
I give unto
men weakness that they may be humble; and my grace is
sufficient for all men that humble themselves
before me; for if they humble themselves before me, and have faith in me, then
will I make weak things
become strong unto them.”
This scripture really resonates
with me. I have realized that our trials are really put there for our benefit,
not to tear us down. We have to keep moving forward and continue being strong
and diligent in our lives. This concept also has to do with the second scripture.
Ether 12:35 says, “Wherefore, I know by
this thing which thou hast said, that if the Gentiles have not charity, because
of our weakness, that thou wilt prove them, and take away their talent, yea,
even that which they have received, and give unto them who shall have more
abundantly.”
It has always been a hard thing for me to
get out of my comfort zone and be willing to share my talents with all. It has
been something I’ve been working on lately, trying to share with the world and
use them to benefit others and myself. It is an interesting thing to be able to
develop and work on in my life. I hope to be able to use my talents to bless
others and spread the gospel for the rest of my life.
