Fearing What We Might Find

But this much I can tell you, that if ye do not watch yourselves,
and your thoughts, and your words, and your deeds, and observe the commandments of God,
and continue in the faith of what ye have heard concerning the coming of our Lord,
even unto the end of your lives, ye must perish.
And now, O man, remember, and perish not.
--Mosiah 4:30

I am a firm believer that the Atonement of Jesus Christ can penetrate every fiber of our being, and create a change in us that only the truly faithful and learned in the ways of God could have anticipated. It happens as we slowly, grace for grace become aware of our many weaknesses and frailties. learning that at the end of the mountain is yet another, which in many ways dwarfs the pinnacle we have just overcome. And often as we get in touch with reality we look back at what now to us seems easy in comparison to the impending trial, and long for those ways. We may say to ourselves, "why can't I go back to that simpler time?" or "don't I deserve a rest right now?"

While such an attitude may be undesirable, it is quite admirable when compared to when we don't even attempt to see the height of the initial mountain. Very often we don't look inward for fear of what we might find. We may fear that in fact we have so much farther to go than we could ever imagine. If we refer to King Benjamin, we notice that such errors when not corrected can be deadly. In order to qualify for eternal life, we must do as King Benjamin directs, and watch our thoughts, actions, words, and deeds. I believe that as we do this that we will gain greater access to the Atonement, and thereby be able to move closer to God, and be enabled to serve.

This week's thought is short, but I would like to simply admonish you to notice your inner self, and upon gaining understanding quietly and confidently seek the Lord's help in becoming a saint.

Have a great week!