No matter our life stage, we all need personal revelation. As Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf shared in a recent devotional:
“I have learned that we of the older generation have many of the same questions about life that [young adults] have. … Questions like:
- Am I on the right path?
- Does God really notice me? Does He care?
- Why do I sometimes feel empty, overwhelmed, overlooked, or lonely?
- Why didn’t God provide the miracle I needed so urgently?
- Why did He allow me to experience this sadness, illness, or tragedy?”
Although the dots may not always connect until later, Elder Uchtdorf believes that “[we] can be assured of happy endings,” knowing that the Lord will help guide us and provide divine perspective. Here are five reminders he shared about seeking heavenly answers.
1. God’s Answers May Take Time
“Know that God’s answers to your most profound questions may take a little time, and they may come in ways you hadn’t expected. God’s answers are of eternal value. They are worth the wait.”
2. Do Your Best, Trust the Rest
“Don’t get overwhelmed as you walk the path of discipleship. Just do the best you can with the small things, and the big things will fall into place.”
3. Believe in God’s Love and Leadership
“Have a little faith. Believe that you are important to God, that He sees what you cannot see, and that He will lead you on the right path. He loves you. Trust Him.”
4. Choose Him Over Critics
“Don’t let discouraging voices dissuade you from your journey of faith. Remember, you don’t answer to your critics. You answer to your Father in Heaven. His values count.”
5. Act in Faith
“Seek the Lord’s guidance. And when He says, ‘It mattereth not,’ make the best decisions you can, based on the truths you know. And then, ‘Be faithful.’”
Read more about Elder Uchtdorf’s message at the Church News. You can also watch the full devotional in the player below.
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