We took Hayden to see the movie a while back. We wanted to teach him of missionaries and courage and strength. Ummm. He was just terrified by it. All of a sudden, fearful to go on a mission. Scared he would endure the same.
Being able to have time alone with him in Deseret Book was exactly what he needed. He asked questions. He felt the Holy Ghost testify of the truthfulness of this mans words. He found the fire again and desire to go in a mission.
Who would have known that a tiny promoting to go to Deseret Book, in order to fulfil needs for another, would ultimately be our dear Savior's way, of answering our prayers of how to bring peace back to Hayden about serving a mission.
I was reminded of a conference talk and quote by one of the inspired leaders of the church...,,"Mever postpone a promoting".
Sure.... I could have picked up the manual to answer a need for another one of God's children the following day and it would have still worked perfectly for her. But, in being obedient and following a prompting and doing it in the Lord's time, not mine, our prayers were answered. Our needs were met. And our family received a beautiful blessing.
I love how our Savior answers prayers. So often I have found that when I am doing for others, when I am trying to be that instrument in the Lord's hands, is when the Savior opens the heavens and pours down his blessings and answers for me.
And answers come in unlikely places and in ways we never would have dreamed of. But our prayers are answered perfectly. I love that our Savior always gives us what we need and not exactly what we ask for. His love for us is truly amazing.
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