[taken nov 2009]
It was our Ward Conference and while that doesn't really mean anything to me except that our stake leaders will be there, it was different because our focus was on the conference theme Mosiah 24:14 and it's exactly what I needed. The scripture reads:
And I will also ease the burdens which are put upon your shoulders, that even you cannot feel them upon your backs, even while you are in bondage; and this will I do that ye may stand as witnesses for me hereafter, and that ye may know of a surety that I, the Lord God, do visit my people in their afflictions.
It's a funny thing, I read through this last week knowing it was our theme and it means something so different to me today as I heard it again. I specifically love the part where it says, God will ease our burdens so that we may stand as a witness of Him. We go though trials and struggles not only to gain experiences that help shape us, but also so that we will know of God's existence and great love for us. It is bringing comfort to me this afternoon knowing that God is mindful of each one of us and that all things that we pass through in this life are for our own good and have a purpose.
other comments that caught my attention
-God's help is available to us if we ask.
-Matthew 11:28-30 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.
-Faith in Jesus Christ is not insurance against pain it's a resource when trials come.
4 comments:
One of my favorite scriptures. I love when it feels like something at church was just for me. Glad you are feeling comforted!
I feel the same way about preparing myself and taking notes at church and I ALWAYS come away feeling like I learned something and like I heard something just for me!
I'm so glad you had a good experience and that you are finding comfort while you struggle!
I LOVE this picture!
And thank you again for sharing sunday thoughts. My sundays are totally different when I'm prepared too... But,in the time being, with little children and a calling as Primary president, it's hard to stay concentrated during sacrament meeting... But it's just for a while, isn't it?
I love, love, love that scripture Amy. I have often prayed using exactly those words "... ease the burdens on my back... so that I cannot feel them..." and I have totally felt it happen. I know that the Lord can do this for us. I think it's amazing b/c you are submitting to His will- you're not asking that He takes the burden away completely (because sometimes we have to just experience whatever it is, that's part of His plan for us) but He can increase our ability to deal with it or bless us with other people to support us, etc.
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