Prayer
As you and I continue to pray — and fast as we are able — the Lord WILL send ”seagulls” to devour OUR “crickets” (aka presently, the Coronavirus).
I think that too often, we take that list and focus on checking things off and making sure that every box is ticked.
“I invite you to join with me in a worldwide fast — for all whose health permits — to pray for relief from the physical, emotional and economic effects of this global pandemic.” (President Russell M. Nelson)
This neighbour of mine set an example of Christlike compassion with her sincere prayer.
A grumpy childhood moment helped shape Sister Cordon’s understanding of prayer.
“The privilege of receiving revelation is one of the greatest gifts of God to His children.” (President Russell M. Nelson)
“As you appropriately seek for and apply unto the spirit of revelation, I promise
you will ‘walk in the light of the Lord’ (2 Nephi 12:5)”. Elder David A. Bednar
Early in the week that I teach Primary, I send a text to parents about a principle I will be focusing on.
“He wasn’t putting on Christ’s whole armor—and neither are you, Gary!”
We are not striving to enter heaven—we are striving to become heavenly.
“Sufficiency of faith in Christ does not dictate a desired outcome, but rather presents a worthy offering of trust in the Lord and His designs. This offering He bids us to make.”