So today I was sitting at the computer thinking about things in my life. I have been truly blessed. I cannot argue or deny that the Lord's hand has been in my life, even as a young child. Yet, I still question why my prayers aren't answered immediately. I still struggle with the small trials that I am asked to bear. I still struggle.
Funny how even when I'm questioning why my Father in Heaven hasn't answered my prayers that He is still willing to direct me, to help me find peace. So there I was, sitting at the computer when the Spirit guides me to these words.
Funny how even when I'm questioning why my Father in Heaven hasn't answered my prayers that He is still willing to direct me, to help me find peace. So there I was, sitting at the computer when the Spirit guides me to these words.
But eventually I learned that God's promises are not always fulfilled as quickly or in the way we might hope. Patience means staying with something until the end. It means delaying immediate gratification for future blessings. The work of patience boils down to this--Keep the commandments, trust in God our Heavenly Father, serve Him with meekness and Christ-like love, exercise faith and hope in the Savior, and NEVER GIVE UP!
(President Dieter F. Uchtdorf)
