Mountains to Climb

Every 6 months before conference our church leaders will usually tell us that if we listen to conference we will find answers to our questions and gain personal revelation. I have always believe that this was true but never had I really experienced it for myself until this past general conference. President Eyring's talk really struck me. It was for me. I believe that Heavenly Father knew exactly what I needed to hear. President Eyring talked about trials. I have a great life and an easy life compared to most people around the world, however, it has been a hard year and particularly a hard semester. I feel overwhelmed a lot and at times I feel that I can't succeed. I have a tendency to want to figure things out for myself. I'm always thinking things like 'I can do this, I'm tough and I've got this.' What I should be thinking is 'we can do this.' When the onslaught of trouble and mental and emotional fatigue come that is when I must turn to the Lord. President Eyring said, "I wish to encourage those who are in the midst of hard trials; who feel their faith may be fading under the onslaught of troubles. Trouble itself can be your way to strengthen and finally gain unshakable faith." I know that through trials we are refined and I know that I am not going through this hard experience and journey for no reason. I will come out of this a better person. There is a scripture in the Doctrine and Covenants. It is section 122 and the Lord is speaking to Joseph Smith in Liberty Jail. In this scripture I substitute the word son for daughter. The Lord says, " ...know thou, my daughter, that all these things shall give thee experience, and shall be for thy good. The Son of Man hath descended below them all. Art thou greater than he? Therefore, hold on thy way, and the priesthood shall remain with thee; for their bounds are set, they cannot pass. Thy days are known and they years shall not be numbered less; therefore, fear not what man can do, for God shall be with you forever and ever."

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