Small and Simple Things

June 11, 2018

Small and Simple Things

"We need to be reminded that in total and over a significant period of time, seemingly small things bring to pass great things."

-President Dallin H. Oaks

There is so much to be grateful for, absolutely so much.

I apologize for the short email this week. Been crazy, busy, and emotional, a lot on my mind haha but its okay because I'm serving a mission for the Lord and I couldn't be happier.

I have been emailing with a good friend of mine from Texas and she has been talking to me about some difficulties she's having back home. I thought about her a lot this week and how I can be of help to her.  After lots of prayer and thought, the only thing I was able to receive was a prompting to read the general conference talks from April.

As I began to read there were two talks that were brought to my attention.

Revelation for the Church and Revelation for Our Lives. By President Russell M. Nelson

&

Small and Simple Things. By President Dallin H. Oaks

As I began to read through both of these talks I started to see a pattern of how we can bring peace & comfort to our lives. 

The key was personal revelation. President Nelson talked a lot about it.

It truly is such a powerful gift we are given, to receive guidance and direction for our own lives through faithful prayer to our Heavenly Father. He speaks to us. He cares about each of us individually. We have to be able to turn to him and recognize when he responds. The Holy Ghost will provide you with a comforting peaceful feeling. I promise you that, as does your Heavenly Father.

President Oaks talks about how no matter what we go through, no matter what trials we may face. It doesn't matter what other people will say or feel or think about you, but what matters is what you know to be true. You know yourself. You know your struggles, but only you will be able to get yourself through them...if you let your Heavenly Father help you, if you accept his guidance and help. He's there for you I promise you that.

So I guess to sum up this week's email, don't ever judge some one for what they're going through or how they're choosing to go through it. They may be trying to do what they feel the Lord wants them to do.

We are all children of God. We are all loved and cared for. I've been so blessed to grow up in the Church and to have such a great understanding of the gospel, I invite each and every one reading this to dive into the gospel and learn more each and every day.

I'm thankful for all of you and I love you all.

- Elder Shua Newbold