Scout is the best cheerleader: "You're a good job doing that, Abe! Try not to fall down. 1-2-3 Go!"
And some photos:
Summer sledding.
Nap-time pedicures.
Cleaning the garage with Moses.
Morning swims with these two.
And a thought:
I read about Zeniff this week. His efforts weren't always aligned with God's will (but he had good intentions) and he wasn't successful. Repeatedly. If I haven't stopped to ask for the Lord's direction, it is easy to react to life rather than growing through the experiences. I also get over-zealous and am driven to pursue my own goals, and think I'm good enough to achieve them. Maybe they aren't the right goals. Maybe I need more help than my own, but I find my efforts are magnified when I ask the Lord for direction, inspiration and then help as I then strive to do the work.
Read 2 Ne 32:8-9, I've had a prayer in my heart for days. "Consecrate my performance", magnify my effort- I'm learning to recognise that I need the Lord's help in all things... that scripture runs through my mind before talking to the children, before bearing my testimony, before correcting a child, before teaching a class or helping at school... Whatever best I can give, I know it can be magnified by the Spirit to a great effect or outcome. And to that end, I am thankful for prayer. I am thankful for the opportunity to express my desires to God. To receive inspiration. Another thought: Prayer is work. Enos 1:12 "And it came to pass that after I had prayed and laboured with all diligence, the Lord said unto me..." What kind of labor is this? What do I need to give, in order to receive personal revelation or direction?
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