The Hand of God

I've returned to the talk brought to me this week...quoting Pres. Eyring....

I wrote down a few lines every day for years. I never missed a day no matter how tired I was or how early I would have to start the next day. Before I would write, I would ponder this question: “Have I seen the hand of God reaching out to touch us or our children or our family today?” As I kept at it, something began to happen. As I would cast my mind over the day, I would see evidence of what God had done for one of us that I had not recognized in the busy moments of the day. As that happened, and it happened often, I realized that trying to remember had allowed God to show me what He had done.

More than gratitude began to grow in my heart. Testimony grew. I became ever more certain that our Heavenly Father hears and answers prayers. I felt more gratitude for the softening and refining that come because of the Atonement of the Savior Jesus Christ. And I grew more confident that the Holy Ghost can bring all things to our remembrance—even things we did not notice or pay attention to when they happened.

What a valuable exercise.

My assignment for March is to study this talk, read DC 20:75-79 and record ways that you can remember the Savior. I know that as I remember the Savior more I will think, act, and speak differently, I will recognise the Holy Ghost more in my life and the lives of my children.

I know that God reaches out to us constantly and we often miss his gentle touch, and the direction he lends us. I have witnessed his hand in watching over family members, strengthening them through trials, and blessing them so much.