420 Heavenly Mother - That YOU May See (Michelle Gessell)
Sister Cordon shares a story from her childhood, a time when Elder Tom L. Perry & his son accompanied her to feed the chickens. ⠀ Excitedly she ran ahead, happily swinging her flashlight unaware that they may need the light. Elder Perry steps into an irrigation ditch & lovingly shares that HE NEEDS HER LIGHT TO SHINE before them. ⠀ This is a sweet reminder that we need to be aware of others who may need help to see the gospel path & plan. ⠀ Sister Cordon shared the story of Christ’s compassion towards the Woman at the well. She shared... ⠀ HE was aware of her & her needs. HE met the woman where she was. ⠀ I thought this is a glorious! He is aware of US. He gives US grace. ⠀ When we feel this we SHINE! ⠀ I used to think the Lord wouldn’t love me unless I was perfect & then I came to understand His grace was there for me in the middle of my messes. ⠀ I love the story of the Women at the well, I want to name her Michelle. ⠀ He knew she went to the well mid-day in the heat, instead of when all the other women went in the cool morning light. He knew she separated herself because of guilt & the shame she felt. He went out of his way & sat next to her to say... ⠀ I’m here. Lets’ talk. Tell me how you feel. What are you doing that is still causing pain? ⠀ He slowly introduces Himself, tells her of His living water; that there is another way. She feels the Spirit cleanse her; lift her, her heavy burden, guilt & shame suddenly disappear. She leaves her water pot behind like sins, knowing now, she only needs Him - His living waters, clear. She shares her new found light, into the city she goes rejoicing, a drastic change to show. She tells the others the good news of the gospel, there is another way to go. ⠀ HE meets US where WE are. He gives US grace & mercy. Right now! Burdens lifted! WE can feel HIS love & light. ⠀ This IS the message of the gospel. This is glorious. This is a pattern of Eve and of our Heavenly Mother. They too say… ⠀ “Let your light so shine before this people, that they may see your good works & glorify your Father who is in heaven.” Matthew 5:16/ 3Nephi 12:16
