Words frim Elder Bradley Lynch in Washington Federal Way Mission

 

 

"Everything happens for a reason, Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. I know that when we do this we will truly see the Lords hand in our path. We may not always no why or we may even think why us? But that is the temptation, those very thoughts are the ones that lead to contention and anger and depression, those are the things that will drive away the Spirit and will leave us on our own and that is the most dangerous and wayside path we can be on. As Elder Holland taught us so beautifully last conference: It is simply always there. Never, ever doubt that, and never harden your heart. Faithfully pursue the time-tested devotional practices that bring the Spirit of the Lord into your life. Seek the counsel of those who hold keys for your spiritual well-being. Ask for and cherish priesthood blessings. Take the sacrament every week, and hold fast to the perfecting promises of the Atonement of Jesus Christ. Believe in miracles. I have seen so many of them come when every other indication would say that hope was lost. Hope is never lost. If those miracles do not come soon or fully or seemingly at all, remember the Savior’s own anguished example: if the bitter cup does not pass, drink it and be strong, trusting in happier days ahead. I add my own testimony that when all is said and done it isn't until we do ALL that WE can before the miracles come. He knows all our Pains and afflictions, but his Yoke is easy and His burden is light and that is the yoke we should all try and bear no matter how hard life is. He knows our sorrow. In the end all will be well, I know it will. We are all of Gods beloved children and he will help us overcome our trials as we lean on him and His Atonement. I know this, I have seen it and I have done it so much. I know God will Provide and all will be well. Remember he is the Prince of Peace and the Great Physician and He can Heal all of our wounds if we allow Him too. I know as the saints of past that we will all be able to say someday, All is Well, All is Well. I leave that with you in our Good Shepherds name, Even Jesus Christ, Amen"