The last few weeks have been filled with introspection and a review mentally of how things were years ago and pulling me up to how things are now. Life is every changing. As Terry battles his own challenges health-wise...I am, seemingly always, feeling the necessity of changing things up in caring for the two of us so we can remain independent and live at home until that cemetery time. As to when that time will be? Who knows? I'm now amongst those saying...I think I may still be here on earth when the 2nd coming occurs!
(a great paragraph!)...Jeremiah counsels us to pray with all our heart and soul.8Enos recounted how his soul had hungered and that he had prayed all the day long.9 Prayers vary in their intensity. Even the Savior “prayed more earnestly” in His hour of agony.10Some are simple expressions of appreciation and requests for a continuation of blessings on our loved ones and us. However, in times of great personal hurt or need, more may be required than mere asking. The Lord said, “You have supposed that I would give it unto you, when you took no thought save it was to ask me.”11 Blessings sought through prayer sometimes require work, effort, and diligence on our part.
One big change for me is seeing that there are things I plan on doing, as far as going somewhere or attending something or keeping a commitment that I end up a no-show...I have cancelled a Temple visit, and also last minute did not attend a farewell party- for a family that I love. Those sorts of things. very last minute backing out of something. There are times, like unexpected stormy weather, that things change around here without much warning. Every time I think I have it figured out...it lasts for awhile and it shifts yet again.
I feel my Saviors love and the power of prayer and the blessings of going to the Temple assist me on so many levels.
Terry and I continue to enjoy the NT study. I hope you are also!
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It was enlightening to be reminded that Christ asked for this cup to be removed but was still willing to accept His Father's will. Such a specific request! I LOVE this line from Elder Oaks...though the Son's request was denied, his prayer was answered. Isn't that the best thought ever???? How often does that happen to us? Do we recognize it in our lives?
(2 great paragraphs)....The Savior gave us the model for that kind of faith and trust. Remember how he prayed to the Father in the agony of Gethsemane? This was the culminating event of his life, the climactic fulfillment of his mission as our Savior. The gospel of Luke, as corrected in the inspired translation of the Prophet Joseph Smith, describes how he knelt down and prayed: “Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me; nevertheless, not my will, but thine be done” (JST, Luke 22:42).
Here we see the Savior’s absolute faith and trust in the Father. “Nevertheless,” he said, “not my will, but thine be done.” The Father’s answer was to deny the plea of his Only Begotten Son. The Atonement had to be worked out by that lamb without blemish. But though the Son’s request was denied, his prayer was answered. The scripture records: “And there appeared an angel unto him from heaven, strengthening him” (JST, Luke 22:43).
His full talk- Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ here
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Also Elder Faust talked about the varying intensity of prayer. But, of necessity, some prayers are more intense than others....Prayers vary in their intensity.
full talk- The Lifeline of Prayer here
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As always- I'm in re-vamp mode! I may never fully succeed in all the things I desire for my life but I will always be called up for a gold star awarded for never giving up/always trying!
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