Preparing For Storms In Our Lives

Many of the areas surrounding us were affected by the storm. I also heard that a few people died because they were out wandering in the storm. These people knew that the storm was coming... they had the information and the time to prepare but they didn't take it. They left the safety of their homes to wander out for what I'm sure they thought would be a fun and cool experience.

 

So it can be with ourselves. We know that we need to make preparations. This is true on a temporal level as has been taught by modern prophets. We need to prepare food storage and have money saved up so that when hard times come we are prepared and we have all that we need. This is also true on a spiritual level. We know the commandments God has given us. These are not cages or a list of do's and do not's. They are guideposts to keep us out of harms way and to give us direction to a happier and better life. How often do we ignore the warnings that a storm is coming and decide not to prepare for it. How often do we decide that we can read our scriptures later or that we are in too big of a rush to pray... so that when the temptations come we are not well enough equipped to be able to overcome them. How often do we decide that the experience of a hurricane might be fun or exciting? How often do we look at sin as an exciting or fun experience that we do not want to miss. Are we willing to risk our lives for such experiences? Are we willing to seek instant gratification and momentary happiness or fun at the sacrifice of lasting happiness? I think that it is very easy to look so closely at the now and what we want instead of focusing on the long term. The big picture is so much more important! When we lose sight of that it is easy to  walk in the storm but when we see the lasting effects of each choice that we make we will be determined to move forward with not what is most rewarding in the moment but what is actually better for us long term 

"nothing will ever permanently go wrong when you are doing what is right."

 

This is my  invitation for each of you. To look at the lasting effects of the decisions you make. To choose the better part. To do that which will have lasting happiness and not just a moment or two. Heed the counsel of the Lord and of the Prophets. I know that as you do this you will see the blessings that come and you will experience lasting joy.

 

God be with you till we meet again.

Love,

 Sister Gordon