
04/18/2024
Do you ever feel like life is a giant dinosaur chasing you down just about ready to devour you?!
Sometimes I think we have a misconception that the hardships of life, the struggles, trials and frustrations are a direct consequence or punishment from God. Or a lack of His love or care.
I recently read this in Jarom 1: 9 from the Book of Mormon “ But the Lord was verified, which he spake unto our fathers, saying that: In as much as ye will keep my commandments ye shall prosper in the land”
Oof! Does that mean that my husband being laid off and unable to find a job these last 5 months on top of health issues and a handful of other problems is a direct result of us not keeping our commandments correctly, or that God is punishing us for something?
I truly believe and strongly shout NO! It does not! We are in mortality, and with that comes mortal trials. We are going to face hardships whether we follow a very loving Heavenly Father or not.
But it is through our faithfulness and commitment to keep His commandments that we can be strengthened in those hardships so we can prosper.
I’ve learned that prosperity is not always piles of gold, but in moments of peace. It’s in seeing His hand in the many daily miracles. It’s in the blessing of generous family, friends and neighbors that help you through your hardships. It’s in finding joy even when bogged down by the weight of life.
God loves you! He is beside you through whatever you’re facing. Find joy and peace in Him!
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