Journal entry - Humble thoughts





 "Lord, I would Follow Thee" 
 Text: Susan Evans McCloud, b. 1945. © 1985 IRI

                                                        Music: K. Newell Dayley, b. 1939. © 1985 IRI



This hymn has been running through my mind as I have been preparing to teach
Doctrine and Covenants Sections 18 and 19 in Sunday School this month.

I have learned by many experiences that God hears and answers prayers.
I have also learned to give thanks for His many blessings.

Many times have I prayed
 "Lord, help me with --" or "please help my child, friend, spouse to --"

What if I changed my thoughts and prayers from pleading for help 
to asking "What wouldst thou have me do today?"

How could this simple adjustment help me to feel closer to God?

God is able to do all things, with or without my help, or in spite of my many weaknesses. 
He allows me to work along side him and then magnifies my effort for good.  

What a privilege he extends - to
work beside Him, learn from Him, become more like Him!




 

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