This afternoon after church I decided to lay down and take a nap. Not a nap on the couch while watching the NFL (which I do almost every Sunday which results in no nap as I flip between channels trying to find an interesting/competitive game) but on my bed so that I would rest comfortably, but at first I didn't rest comfortably. I tossed and turned as thoughts and worries raced. This is all highly unusual because when my head hits the pillow 'lights out'. I eventually dozed off and slept well enough to dream and remember it after I awoke, which is another unusual occurrence for myself; dreaming and remembering the dream and specifically dreaming while taking a nap. So I decided to write down what I remembered while listening to Explosions in the Sky before I forgot and at the conclusion this prompting came to my mind.
When we plead with our Father in heaven for assistance, guidance, strength and even miracles He requires the heart and a willing mind (see Doctrine and Covenants 64:33-34). Therefore, when I stand in need He asks me to diligently and faithfully do and follow what He has put in my control. There are so many things out of our control that can cause us to toss and turn. The blessing of striving to do what is in our control is that it gives us confidence in Him and that all things will work out as He has repeatedly promised.
Cast not away therefore your confidence, which hath great recompence of reward. For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise (see Hebrews 10:35-36).
And His will is that you and I do the things within our control.
"Cast Not Away Therefore Your Confidence" - Jeffrey R. Holland
Robbie
thanks for the reminder and for posting i always get giddy when you have a new post up because i know it's going to be ahmazing!
ReplyDeleteNow that you know I follow your blog I feel it is okay for me to comment on here ;)
ReplyDeleteI love your insights and I wanted to add a verse I ran into last night that for me shed a bit of additional light on the subject.
D&C 123:17 "Therefore, dearly beloved brethren, let us CHEERFULLY do all things that lie in our power; and then may we stand still, with the utmost assurance, to see the salvation of God, and for his arm to be revealed."
Part of the plan is that we have JOY! Currently in my life there are tons of things that are out of my control, so it is a huge comfort to know that I can put a smile on my face, do the things within my control and know that the Lord will help me with the rest.
Adria - likewise w/your blog.
ReplyDeleteEstrella - that's a great scripture and thank you for sharing some additional insight.