Pondering...

I've been doing a lot of pondering lately and I thought I would share 2 of my favorite scriptures. Some of you have heard me talk about these scriptures before, but doesn't hurt to be reminded...cause I've had to remind myself.

"Behold I stand at the door, and knock; if any man hear my voice and open the door, I will come in to him and will sup with him, and he with me." Rev. 3:20

"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

When I read the first one I think of the picture of Christ standing at a door that doesn't have a door knob. I love that it says Christ isn't just standing at the door waiting for us to open it, he is there calling to us, beckoning us to open the door so he can bless us and help us. It is up to us to actually open the door and ask him for help. But he is always there for us.

We all have weaknesses but I love knowing that we are able to overcome anything we are dished, we just have to ask for the Lord's help. It's amazing that he can make them become our strengths. It's scary to think about the devil's power and how many different ways he tries to deceive us. But something that has always stuck out to me in the temple, is when Christ says that Satan has the power to bruise our heels but we have the power to crush his head. That just reiterates the promise the Lord give us, that he will not leave us and that with his help we have the power to overcome anything. It has always humbled me to realize that no matter how many mistakes I make, the Lord still continues to bless me. He loves us, I don't really know how anyone can deny that! Just needed to remind myself that no matter how hard things may seem in life, the Lord understands and is there for us, wanting to help us and comfort us.