Patience and Perspective

Isn't it funny how perspective seems so easy in hindsight, but so difficult in a present moment?  I think that is one of the many reasons why the scriptures constantly implore us to remember.  The Book of Mormon states on its title page that it is to "show unto the remnant of the house of Israel what great things the Lord hath done for their fathers."  The divinely inspired writers of this book thought it was greatly important that we are to know and remember the great things that the Lord has done for His children in the past.

We need to remember because sometimes life gets hard, sometimes we don't know what's going to happen, sometimes we're scared or we have doubts.  The severity of these hard times range from an every day trial to a complete crisis of faith.  No matter the severity, the solution is always to remember and reach out.  We must always reach out in prayer to that Being who knows all and read His words.  We must also reflect back on our experiences and the experiences of others.  In the last few years, I have used my short life experience to boost my faith and testimony.  I have found that most things in my life have genuinely worked out and if they haven't, there is certainly still time for things to change.  President Hinckley said it best when he said "It isn’t as bad as you sometimes think it is. It all works out. Don’t worry. I say that to myself every morning.  If you do your best, it will all work out. Put your trust in God, and move forward with faith and confidence in the future. The Lord will not forsake us."

He also said "Things have a way of working out.  Everything will be okay in the end.  If it’s not okay, it’s not the end."  I really believe this.  I can't say that I've ever been happier than I am right now, so it seems pretty easy to say, but it's true.  Hopefully one day, during some harder times, I can think back to how I feel right now and remember.  I can remember my faith in God, my faith in the Savior of the World, and their love for me and faith in me to make the right decisions with my life.  I am so grateful for my knowledge of the Gospel and my Savior.  I don't have all the answers and I don't always understand everything, but I know Someone who does and that's all I need.