Yesterday and old friend called me as she was trying to prepare a few last-minute quotes on a lesson. She was in a hurry before church, and I was in the chaos of finishing up breakfast. Between one child watching a home movie and another one talking to me, I just couldn't hear my friend! I switched rooms, I was followed. My husband came to the rescue, and I went outside. It was quiet and peaceful, and I could hear.
Isn't that how it is with our Heavenly Father? He's trying so hard to talk to us, but we are surrounded by noise and distractions, and we just can't hear him.
I'm sure someone else has posted a similar experience on here, but it's always a nice reminder to stop and listen!
Monday, September 27, 2010
Saturday, September 4, 2010
He Knows My Needs
Recently I've been struggling with "fitting in." Now I know that sounds completely stupid as I'm married 11 years and have 3 kids. For some reason I was feeling like I was having issues that I'd last faced 16 years ago in high school!
I really wanted to feel better about my situation and began fasting and praying about it. The day I fasted, I opened up the August 2010 Ensign magazine and found several articles that applied to my problem!
A week or so later an older woman who I'd seen previously at a meeting came by with cookies! I've never had a real personal relationship with her, but something prompted her to reach out to me! The kids and I later took her a thank you card and ended up having a lovely visit.
Then, I shared some of my concerns with another friend. The next day, that friend called and said she was concerned about me. Her compassion brought me peace and reminded me of what a wonderful friend she is.
A day or two later, I was on the phone with another friend. We've had some miscommunications in the past and she felt she was supposed to call to make sure all was resolved. Wow. What a good example of courage. I did not harbor ill feelings for our miscommunications, but felt her call really validated our friendship.
All of a sudden, I realized that her calling me, as well as the other examples above, were witnesses that Heavenly Father loves me and knows me by name. He is concerned about my troubles, sorrows, and insecurities and wants me to work them out. He prompts people to step into my life right when I need it.
I was so grateful for that witness.
I really wanted to feel better about my situation and began fasting and praying about it. The day I fasted, I opened up the August 2010 Ensign magazine and found several articles that applied to my problem!
A week or so later an older woman who I'd seen previously at a meeting came by with cookies! I've never had a real personal relationship with her, but something prompted her to reach out to me! The kids and I later took her a thank you card and ended up having a lovely visit.
Then, I shared some of my concerns with another friend. The next day, that friend called and said she was concerned about me. Her compassion brought me peace and reminded me of what a wonderful friend she is.
A day or two later, I was on the phone with another friend. We've had some miscommunications in the past and she felt she was supposed to call to make sure all was resolved. Wow. What a good example of courage. I did not harbor ill feelings for our miscommunications, but felt her call really validated our friendship.
All of a sudden, I realized that her calling me, as well as the other examples above, were witnesses that Heavenly Father loves me and knows me by name. He is concerned about my troubles, sorrows, and insecurities and wants me to work them out. He prompts people to step into my life right when I need it.
I was so grateful for that witness.
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