418 An Especially Noble Calling - A Pattern of Heavenly Mother (Michelle Gessell)
Sis. Jones said, “We have a divine errand from the Lord, OUR faithful, unique contributions are vital.” “Women wear many hats, but it is impossible & unnecessary, to wear them all at once. The SPIRIT helps US determine which work to focus on today.” I believe WE have many unique contributions to give over OUR life time. I am blessed to have 5 children who have unique contributions as well. I have learned much from them & am grateful for the opportunities I have had to grow w/them & continue to do so. This is a hat I will never take off. I also feel blessed at this time in my life to have more time to immerse myself in the scriptures & conference talks & that I am able to doodle & draw them out to share w/my family & others while I increase in my own testimony. This is a new hat. ⠀ All things, even temporal things, ARE spiritual things to GOD. So, whatever your task or talent, YOUR unique contribution is a gift to & from God. When YOU ask God to know what to do or consecrate that which YOU are doing, led by the Spirt, YOU are strengthened. ⠀ Sis. Jones said, “The Lord’s loving influence through the Holy Ghost helps US know HIS priority for OUR progression. “ ⠀ Asking HIM for guidance in all OUR endeavors creates an active PARTNERSHIP. ⠀ Sis. Jones said, “Heeding personal revelation leads to PERSONAL PROGRESSION.” ⠀ This takes effort. The prophet reminds US that the LORD LOVES EFFORT.” ⠀ Effort starts w/asking~ ⠀ Sis. Jones said, “The Lord said, “Ask the Father in my name in faith, believing that YOU shall receive & YOU shall have the Holy Ghost, which manifesteth ALL things which are expedient.” ⠀ President Nelson said, “I plead w/YOU to increase YOUR spiritual capacity to receive revelation.” ⠀ Sis. Jones said, He pleads with US, which indicates priority. He is teaching US how to survive spiritually in a sin-sick world by receiving & acting on revelation. As WE do so, honoring & living the Lord’s commandments, WE ARE PROMISED, even as Emma Smith was to have “A CROWN OF RIGHTEOUSNESS.” I believe this is an example of Eve and our Heavenly Mother too. A crown of righteousness they wear. May all OUR hats become crowns like theirs.
