The Lord Sees Weaknesses Differently Than He

I Know That Every Difficulty We Face In Life, Even Those That Come From Our Own Negligence Or Even Transgression, Can Be Turned By The Lord Into Growth Experiences, A Virtual Ladder Upward. I Certainly Do Not Recommend Transgression As A Path To Growth. It Is Painful, Difficult, And So Totally Unnecessary. It Is Far Wiser And So Much Easier To Move Forward In Righteousness. But Through Proper Repentance, Faith In The Lord Jesus Christ, And Obedience To His Commandments, Even The Disappointment That Comes From Transgression Can Be Converted Into A Return To Happiness.

You Have Times When You Are Extremely Happy, Times Of Testing, And Times Of Trial, But The Lord Guides You Through All Of Those Growth Experiences Together.

I Am Convinced That There Is No Simple Formula Or Technique That I Could Give You Or That You Could Give Your Students That Would Immediately Facilitate Mastering The Ability To Be Guided By The Holy Spirit. Nor Do I Believe That The Lord Will Ever Allow Someone To Conceive A Pattern That Would Invariably And Immediately Open The Channels Of Spiritual Communication. We Grow When We Labor To Recognize The Guidance Of The Holy Ghost As We Struggle To Communicate Our Needs To Our Father In Heaven In Moments Of Dire Need Or Overflowing Gratitude.

Life Never Was Intended To Be Easy. Rather, It Is A Period Of Proving And Growth. It Is Interwoven With Difficulties, Challenges, And Burdens. We Are Immersed In A Sea Of Persistent, Worldly Pressures That Could Destroy Our Happiness. Yet These Very Forces, If Squarely Faced, Provide Opportunity For Tremendous Personal Growth And Development. The Conquering Of Adversity Produces Strength Of Character, Forges Self-confidence, Engenders Self-respect, And Assures Success In Righteous Endeavor.

While There Are Many Things You Can Do To Help A Loved One In Need, There Are Some Things That Must Be Done By The Lord.