Sunday, September 9, 2018

What were five of the most positive moments of your life?

Let's start with just one for now.

I think I may have told this story before, but it is one of the most important moments of my life.  When I was a surly fourteen year old I began to feel the Spirit prompting me to repent with a little guilt.  (Guilt is good when it prompts us to repent.)  I began to feel unworthy to pray.  Somehow I knew that wasn't a good idea, but I had a poor understanding of the feelings I was receiving from the Spirit.  My mother had taught me to pray and it was a strong bedtime habit.  So I decided that I would ask God if it were right for me to pray when I knew I wasn't living the commandments as I should.  I made an extra effort to do what was right for a couple of weeks in preparation and then I asked.
   My dad had built a triple bunk bed.  I had the top, just 2.5 or 3 feet from the ceiling.  I sat up in bed and began my prayer in the usual way thanking for my blessings. And then I asked, "Is it right for me to pray when I feel unworthy?"  The answer came swiftly, "Yes.  I love you."  The voice of God pierced me to the very center as often described in the Book of Mormon.  I felt the words as much as I heard them.  I was astonished that God knew that I needed to hear the second part of his answer.  It has been an absolute source of peace throughout my life.  I had never before and have never since felt a love stronger than this one.  And I know without doubt that God's love for us is more powerful than any other negative.
   I would have to say that this was one of the most positive moments in my life.
   I'll write more later.

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