I'm in another transition phase as I leave behind the years of going to class and studying and writing to earn my doctorate degree. So, now that I have some additional free time I'm going to the temple more often, getting my visiting teaching done earlier in the month, and I think I will even make it to our monthly evening Relief Society meeting that I've missed for so many months because I had so much homework.
I don't think Heavenly Father wanted me to go through a divorce. I don't think he wanted my husband to leave our family and the Church. But I think he knew I would have these challenges and he's strengthened me. I've often thought of the scripture in the Book of Mormon, Mosiah 24:15, "And now it came to pass that the burdens which were laid upon Alma and his brethren were made light; yea, the Lord did strengthen them that they could bear up their burdens with ease, and they did submit cheerfully and with patience to all the will of the Lord." I've experienced this -- the burdens aren't removed but I've been strengthened. I call these compensatory blessings. I've been guided by the Holy Ghost as I've made decisions and choices that have led me to this place. The best blessing of all is that I really enjoy my life!
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