The scathing truth

A word to parents (e.g. everyone)

All of us rhetorically call to our children "Remember who you are" as they leave the protective custody of home and family to go off on excursions or dates or college to metaphorically explore the world. We teach our young women to stand and recite a theme weekly to evoke memories of their divine nature and our sons regularly repeat a pledge to God and man regarding their duty. Yet many of us lose focus and question our identity as difficult times confront us.

Perhaps you are in the midst a challenge and searching for relief. We all hope to be granted the desires in our hearts at such times. Even Alma expressed this sentiment when he wrote the famous metaphor "Oh that I were an angel and could have the wish of mine heart." Alma 29

Our struggles vary, but none escape the eye of God. He has the power to heal us whatever our circumstance. 

Perhaps the scriptures are filled with battles, because we face struggles of our own today. And we can benefit from examples of others who faced formidable obstacles and through faith, effort and reaching for the rhetorical hand of God overcame their challenges.

I have always been edified by the example of Moroni who in the midst of battle fortified the lands of the Nephites. He directed his men to reinforce weak points and build them up until they became strongholds. And he continually developed his faith in God and his timing.

We can learn a thing or two from this example.