Today I had a profound moment. I wouldnt normally share something like this, but I felt prompted to.
I was pondering the state of the world and getting a little depressed. How can I possibly raise righteous sons in this latter-day Soddom and Gommorrah?It really seems like an impossible task! At every twist and turn there is another opportunity to participate in unholy and impure practices! There is toomuch stacked against them!
This is going to sound absolutely terrible, so please dont judge me for it. But at moments like these, I see the mothers who have lost their children and I am just a little bit envious. I realize how this sounds and I know that it is not a justified feeling. I cannot even contemplate their sorrow and greif and I would NEVER ask for this to happen to myself, or anyone! But the thought has honestly crossed my mind: How come their children get free pass? How come those children dont have to remain in this world to be tried and tempted? Their moms will have the oppertunity to raise them in the millenium, in a world devoid of such evil influences. It doesnt seem quite fair.
After feelings of anxiety at the task I have before me over the next 20 years, I asked the Lord for some answers as to why it seems so unfair. The things that my boys are going to have to face seem so monumental, it is too much for them! Then in the sweetest, most tender way, I almost HEARD these words spoken to me.
"Because these are my most valient. They have these huge trials because they have the ability to conquor them! And when they do, they will be prepared. Be faithful. This is their final and greatest test, and I will not leave them alone to fail it."
I cannot even express my feelings right now. I am so so greatful for the gift of the holy gohost, for the knowledge I have of the plan of salvation, and for my wonderful children and their elite little spirits.
Merry Christmas 2025
5 months ago
2 comments:
I've thought about this same thing alot lately too. And I also had an awesome realization. I know we've been told our whole lives, we are the chosen/valiant generation, saved for the last days. And now that I have children I think, oh THEY must be that chosen generation because of how wicked the world is. As nervous as it makes me I have complete faith in them, but then I wondered, will I be able to parent them in a good enough way to help them live in this wicked world?? Thats when I realized not only were they chosen because they are strong enough to make it now, WE were chosen to be their parents because we are strong enough too. I just love getting answers like that. Thank you for sharing, Shayla :)
wow, great post. thank you so much for sharing!
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