oN oVeRCoMiNG WeaKNeSS

Speaking about Jesus's compassion for Mary and Martha when their brother had died and Christ wept with them, Linda S. Reeves said,"Apostle James E. Talmage wrote, 'The sight of the two women so overcome by grief..cased Jesus to sorrow [with them] so that He groaned in spirit and was deeply troubled.' This experience testifies of the compassion, empathy, and love that our Savior and our Heavenly Father feel for each of us every time we are weighed down by the anguish, sin, adversity, and pains of life...
   "...He has not forgotten you!  Whatever sin or weakness or pain or struggle or trial you are going through, He knows and understands those very moments...He has paid the price that He might know how to succor you.  Cast your burdens upon Him.  Tell your Heavenly Father how you feel.  Tell Him about your pain and affliction and then give them to Him.  Search the scriptures daily.  There you will also find great solace and help."

I have been struggling with a weakness lately.  One that seems to come back over and over again.  To know that He knows me, knows how I feel, and feels sorrow for the sadness my struggle brings helps me to trust Him and know that He will also help me overcome my weaknesses!  This quote was such a comfort to me, especially as it helped to remind me that I am not struggling alone, but that He walks with me and is right there by my side when I slip, to catch me and lift me higher.  How does that song go?...'Oh what a friend I have in Jesus!'  Yes I do!  And [He] will not leave [us] comfortless, but will come to [us] (John 14:18)!  Sometimes I forget to turn to Him and I just try to do it all myself, but that is not the answer.  Humility is the key!

"And if men come unto me I will show unto them their weakness.  I give unto men weakness that they may be humble; and my grace is sufficient for all men that humble themselves before me;  for if they humble themselves before me, and have faith in me, then will I make weak things become strong unto them." (Ether 12:27)

He knows me by name.  He loves me unconditionally!  He will help when sought in faith and humility!