Month: March 2020

Be Comforted

This week, as we studied the scriptures, one that stood out to me was John 14:16. In this scripture we read, “And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever.”

In these uncertain times that we find ourselves living in, it is nice to know and to be reminded of the promises that the Savior has made to us. If we follow Him, and try to live the life that He has led, we know that He will be there for us to help comfort us. But this scripture also reminds us of another Comforter that He has promised us, the Holy Ghost.

If we live our lives righteously, we know that we can have the Holy Ghost to be our constant companion and to help comfort us when times are difficult. He can help to guide us in the right direction and we can depend on him to confirm the things we learn as we study the scriptures.

With everything going on in the world today, and the uncertainty of what tomorrow will bring, it is comforting to read about the life of our Savior and be reminded of the promises He has made for us. If we focus on the good things in life and if we center our thoughts on the Savior, we can be comforted and feel peace in these trying times.

Providing Service

In Matthew 23:11, it says, “But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant.” This was a great reminder to me of the service that we should each be seeking out to provide for those around us. Especially in the crazy times we find ourselves living in.

So many people this week are panicking and going to stores in droves to buy as much as they can. This new virus that has come about has affected all of us around the world. It is hard to believe that church has actually been called off until further notice. Of course, we are to still worship and learn as families within our own homes until the appropriate time comes that we may return to attending classes at church buildings as we are used to.

Seeing all the craziness, unrest, and the uncertainty of people has helped me to remember that we are to serve those around us. Even though we are told to try and remain isolated as much as possible, we must be available to help those in need at this time. It is important to remember that Christ is someone who always served others. As we strive to be better disciples of Him, there are many opportunities to provide service to those around us.

I pray that we can remain calm during these troubling times. I also pray that we can find and act upon the needs of those close to us that we might be able to provide the service that so many are going to desperately need in these crazy times.