What I appreciated most about this talk was the reminder that the Lord prepares the way. Any responsibility He gives us, be it employment, a calling, or a prompting, has and will be prepared for. It is comforting to know that if Heavenly Father asks me to do something I can trust that He will make sure I have what I need to get it done. Remembering this will help me be stronger, so I thank President Eyring and I thank Heavenly Father for the reminder.
In his talk, President Eyring said that Heavenly Father's entire plan is "filled with preparation." Think about it. We are living in a "preparatory state." According to President Eyring, Heavenly Father "prepared the earth for us to experience the tests and opportunities of mortality."
As I think about this now, I realize that every step of the Lord's plan is filled with preparation. We were prepared before we came to earth. Callings and promptings are prepared for. Every decision we make can be prepared for. Then, finally, the entire purpose of our earthly life is to prepare for an eternal life, "where we may live forever in families with God the Father and Jesus Christ."
The heavy use of preparation tells me one important truth: Heavenly Father wants us, wants all of us, each and every one, to return to live with Him.
If that doesn't tell you how much He loves you, I don't know what will.
President Eyring spent much of his talk discussing ways to help young Priesthood holders prepare for the future. The examples shared can help all of us as we strive to prepare for the future. Click on the link above and check out the whole talk. In the mean time, remember that two ways we can help people prepare for the future, including Priesthood responsibilities, are to (1) trust them, and (2) be an example.
Have a great night everyone. And Happy Thanksgiving.
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