O Child, Where Art Thou?

This week, we talked today a lot about trials and endurance. We read in D&C 121 where Joseph Smith asked the question "O, God, Where art Thou?" In my life, I've found God is the one asking me why I haven't turned to Him.

So, that is my challenge for the week, to turn to the Lord more quickly about my life and involve Him in my decision making process.

Testimonies and Priesthood

Today was a good day at church. Testimony meeting is always a good meeting and I heard good messages by the Spirit.

"My testimony is simple, but it is mine"

We also discussed the Priesthood, which was wonderful to truly come to understand it by talking with others and answering questions which we all had.

I also had an interesting experience preparing the lesson. I was trying to get a good metaphor for how the priesthood fell into the plan - and the idea of a couple carrying an umbrella came to mind. It was later in the day when I realized that the idea wasn't new - in fact I heard it twice the same day. It was reassuring to know that the Spirit speaks to me and helps me teach others by His words.

We talked about this in Gospel Doctrine and also in a combined Priesthood and Relief Society. We had great discussions and it was a great day to learn together.