‘Father’ Knows Best!

October 23rd, 2015

Scott

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REPEATED SINCE BEFORE THE BEGINNING OF TIME:

Scene Two: A loving husband and wife lie awake at night thinking of all the problems that face their child. Together, as a father and mother, they ponder, meditate, and earnestly pray for divine guidance regarding the future of their offspring.

Scene Three: The same couple sit across from the child and give him/her the best advice regarding important decisions the child is facing. Their advice comes from their desire to have their child live a life free from the consequences of error and sin. Their counsel, while not perfect, comes from love, experience and the promptings of the spirit.

Scene Four: The child listens and then dismisses the counsel given by his/her loving parents because, well…they know more and somehow their parents do not understand them or the situation.

Scene Five: Over time the consequences of sin and erroneous decisions by a child begin to take root and the pain and suffering felt by them is also shouldered by the parents.

Scene Six: The child lies awake at night thinking of all the problems that he/she faces. As they ponder, meditate and earnestly pray for divine guidance regarding their future the still small voice tells them that ‘Father’ knows best.

Scene One: The ‘Father’ advised: “Honor thy Father and Mother; that thy days may be long upon the land which the Lord they God giveth thee” (Exodus 20: 12)

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ROOTS OF INSPIRATION

In 2007 I began writing a daily inspirational thought to my children, now grown, with the intent to draw them closer to Jesus Christ, the Savior of the world. The influence of the gospel of Jesus Christ is found in all aspects of our lives. The Savior was a great teacher because he taught parables that resonated with the common man. He could relate simple stories that could be understood by all. I have found the more simple the story, the more profound the message.All of our testimonies can have a powerful impact for good for centuries if we take the time to write them down. After all, the scriptures are simply the inspired thoughts and interaction of men with deity that have been written down for all to read. There is no reason that our influence for good has to go with us to the grave. I have hopes, as did Jacob whose final words were, “…to the reader I bid farewell, hoping that many of my brethren may read my words. Brethren, adieu”