Me Thinks

 

I went to the Draper Temple today and  my mind was permeated with many details of life. In the celestial room after the endowment session, I shut my eyes and prayed, telling the Lord everything that was in my heart. I have this concern, and this concern, along with this issue and that issue. I am thinking about a hospice patient who is near death, and a friend who is battling cancer, and another friend, and a family member here and a family member there, and so on. My list went on. 

I paused and pondered. I remembered President Nelson declaring, "Whatever problem you have, the answer is always found in the life and teachings of Jesus Christ." I had the time today to examine each issue and think about how Jesus Christ and His teachings could help that situation, or that person. 

When I arrived home, none of the issues or people had left my sphere, and yet, I felt empowered somehow to deal with them. I felt stronger physically, spiritually, and emotionally. It is through Jesus Christ that I am blessed with the spiritual power needed to face life. I cannot solve on my own many of the issues I am wrestling with, and I certainly cannot solve all of the issues of the people I am concerned for, and yet, I can do something for them. I can express love and show support. I can pray in faith and ask for them to be granted Heavenly strength. I can do whatever is in my power to work on an issue, and then turn it over to Jesus Christ, knowing He can work wonders. I rest assured that He knows what is in my heart and that He will help me.

His grace is sufficient (2 Corinthians 12:9).