“The Lord Is My Shepherd”
Years ago, while spending peaceful time in the beautiful countryside, I stepped outside after sunset to rest on a lounge chair. The night was so dark that I could hardly see anything. Instinctively, I looked up and noticed a tiny flickering point of light, then another. As my eyes adjusted to the darkness, the sky filled with stars. I thought, “This is like our relationship with God.” Some think He is distant, and life feels heavy as a result. But if they pause to reflect on His presence in their lives, they will find that He is near—quietly present, far closer than they imagine...The universe is vast beyond comprehension, yet every soul carries infinite worth in the eyes of our Creator.
- Gérald Caussé, Love All; Love Each
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[T]he Good Shepherd—our true shepherd—is always good. Within the fold of God, we experience His watchful, nurturing care and are blessed to feel His redeeming love. He said, “I have graven thee upon the palms of my hands; thy walls are continually before me.” Our Savior has graven upon His palms our sins, pains, afflictions, and all that is unfair in life. All are welcome to receive these blessings, as they “are desirous to come” and choose to be in the fold... .” He said: “He that entereth in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep. …And the sheep hear his voice… and the sheep follow him: for they know his voice.”
- Randy D. Funk, Come into the Fold of God
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Standing in holy places helps us to become holy, but that is an acquired virtue that takes practice. Practice listening to the Spirit and being obedient. Practice being morally pure. Practice being reverent about sacred things. The Lord has told us to come unto Him and He can make us holy. Let Him envelop you in love and forgiveness and peace…Once you understand what holy places are, then you know where to be. It may take sacrifice of our worldly tastes or popularity. It may require humility and forgiveness or complete repentance. It does require “clean hands, and a pure heart”.
- Sharon G. Larsen, Standing in Holy Places
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As followers of Christ, we are not spared challenges and trials in our lives. We are often required to do difficult things that, if attempted alone, would be overwhelming and maybe impossible. As we accept the Savior’s invitation to “come unto me,” He will provide the support, comfort, and peace that are necessary… Even in our deepest trials, we can feel the warm embrace of His love as we trust Him and accept His will... as we remain focused on Christ, we will feel peace and see God’s miracles, whatever they may be, in His time and in His way.
- John A. McCune, Come unto Christ—Living as Latter-day Saints
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Notwithstanding God’s trust in us, our relationship with Him will grow only to the degree we are willing to place our trust in Him...Sometimes the best way to learn to trust God is simply by trusting Him…Our mortal life is a test. Challenges that stretch us beyond our own capacity come frequently... God invites us to grow by trusting His spiritual tutoring through soul-stretching experiences. Therefore, we can be sure that whatever trust we may have demonstrated in God in the past, another trust-stretching experience lies yet ahead.
- Paul B. Pieper, Trust in the Lord
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Because the Spirit is often described as a still, small voice, it is also important to have a time of quiet in our lives as well. The Lord has counseled us to “be still, and know that I am God.” If we provide a still and quiet time each day when we are not bombarded by television, computer, video games, or personal electronic devices, we allow that still, small voice an opportunity to provide personal revelation and to whisper sweet guidance, reassurance, and comfort to us... Most importantly, we will feel Him witness to us of the Father and of the Son.
- Vicki F. Matsumori, Helping Others Recognize the Whisperings of the Spirit
Be Still and Know That I Am God: Psalm 46 (Come, Follow Me: Psalms 1-46)
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