Sunday, September 6, 2015

Unique

When the going gets rough, perhaps what we need most is not what we first expect. To assume immediate problem resolution is in our best interest may not actually be the case. When we stop and think about what really matters, perhaps the most beautiful and unexpected gift is peace.

Just prior to the Lord's ascension to heaven, he offered his grieving and fearful apostles assurance that he would not leave them without comfort. He gives us the very same promise.

                    I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you. John 14:18

We are never alone. He has organized his kingdom on earth to lift us when we crave his support and help most. We just need eyes to see what he already sees in us: children with a divine lineage.

Eighty percent of what happens to you is to provide opportunities for you to help and serve your fellowmen and in turn allow them to help you. The compassion you espouse and the empathy in your heart is given so you may aid those in your midst who stand in need of succor. That we all might see this vision and apply true principles to benefit our fellowmen in all generations is the great plan of happiness and the gospel of Jesus Christ in action.

Your mom loves chick flicks, and I watch and enjoy them with her frequently. Because they are important to her, they are important to me. We have assembled quite a collection of movies after all these years. But none of the DVDs are as romantic as the account in the Bible of how Jacob loved Rachel and served seven years for her hand in marriage. Genesis 29:18

These verses tell about the experience of a young man, Jacob, who was smitten with the beauty and well favored daughter of Laban. He agreed to serve Laban for seven years for her hand in marriage, but because of his love for Rachel, the time just flew by.

And Jacob served seven years for Rachel; and they seemed unto him but a few days, for the love he had to her.

I’m sure he told Rachel every day she was worth it. You, too, are a person of great worth.

I thought that Rachel's was a unique love story, until I watched this. Enjoy!