Safety in these Times

I've read Isaiah's prophecies of plagues in the last days, but until now with our current world flu epidemic, I always thought it would happen in some nebulous future.  It is here now. 

What is impressing me at this time is how the Lord has prepared us, as members of His church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, to deal with these times. We now have a more effective ministering care system in place; adult priesthood holders now meet together, strengthening both groups; church meeting are now only two hours instead of three hours; and many more temples have been and are planned in areas around the world. 

What I'm particularly impressed with is how President Nelson and his wife last November visited and strengthened the members in the areas in the Far East where travel is now restricted. Also, Church curriculum has been simplified and coordinated, so that parents are now able to teach their children and youth in their own homes. With responsibility for our own spiritual growth transferred from the Church organization to the home, we are prepared to weather whatever storm, or flu, that assails us. The Lord is watching over us and all we need to do is follow his directions to safety. 

Trust God Even When It Doesn't Seem Logical

Yesterday was the day that we moved to Washington three years ago. I have been remembering what a trial of my faith it was to move four hours away from all my children and grandchildren.

These are pictures of what I would have missed.

Our youngest daughter had had their first baby a few months before and the baby was not doing well. They were up day and night caring for their ill child and they needed help. I prayed that we might be able to help them more than we presently were able to with the hour or two freeway drive and with my poor health. My answer -- "Go to St George". Tearfully I left our family, and my husband gave up his thriving retirement businesses, and we moved four hours south to the St George area. In less than a year, our daughter and her family had moved down here living only ten minutes from our home. We are now able to give the support we had wanted.

We've learned that no matter how illogical it may seem to our "little brains", trust the Lord, follow Him, and it will work out in ways we never dreamed possible.

The Gospel truly is the answer to all problems.