October 2, 2010

I read in D&C 78:10-22 and really loved especially verses 17-22. In verse 17 it really struck me of how precious I am in the sight of the Lord. It says, "Ye are little children, and ye have not as yet understood how great blessings the Father hath in his own hands and prepared for you." I read that and think of my own little child and how little he understands of what I have prepared to give him by teaching him of the plan of salvation. And being a little child, knowing how much he is still learning, helps me to have so much patience with him and love for him. I absolutely delight in watching him learn and grow. Because of my own feelings as a parent, I can imagine a bit how endearing we must be to our own Father in Heaven. It really makes me feel so loved by him. I trust him and really believe he has my best interest at heart. He will "lead [me] along" and bless me with "the kingdom" and "the blessings" and "the riches of eternity" if I do the things which he has commanded. He wants to give everyone all these blessings of eternity, but to receive them, we must qualify ourselves. I don't have to know or understand all things, I simply have to be faithful and obedient. I find great comfort knowing He is leading me along. Being obedient to his commandments is being "a faithful and wise steward." And being so, I "shall inherit all things." There is such amazing promise in understanding this principle of obedience and this part of the plan of salvation. I am so grateful to know I have Heavenly Parents who love me and are leading me along, helping me to learn the things that will bring me the greatest eternal joy and happiness. I feel great honor at knowing of my divinity as a child of God.