God uses the same simple means to speak to us: through the Holy Spirit, through prayer and the scriptures, through prophets, sometimes through angels or loved ones. Yet He manages to speak to us in our individual language or way that we learn best. Lately I've been pondering the way in which we all learn and communicate. I find comfort in the scripture 2 Nephi 31:3, "For my soul delighteth in plainess; for after this manner doth the Lord God work among the children of men. For the Lord God giveth light unto the understanding; for he speaketh unto men according to their language, unto their understanding." God uses the same means to speak to us, yet He manages to give us all an indivual message. How remarkable our Father in Heaven is.
What blocks that communication between God and us?
It is hard to feel the absence of God especially when you feel you need him most. Many things block that communication. I enjoy Henry B. Erying's thoughts on the matter. Henry B. Erying states, "Our own desires, rather than a feeling of 'Thy will be done,' create the feeling of a pavilion blocking God. God is not unable to see us or communicate with us, but we may be unwilling to listen or submit to His will and His time...The pavilion that seems to be hiding you from God may be fear of man rather than this desire to serve others. The Savior’s only motivation was to help people. Spencer W. Kimball told us that 'God reveals himself to [people] who are prepared for such manifestations.'"
If you want more guidance on how to feel God in your life I would refer you to this article entitled, "Personal Revelation". I know Heavenly Father really does love every person on this earth. He knows our needs and concerns. He will answer our prayers if we ask in faith, and He will answer in our indiviual language. Trust in God, for He loves you and has a plan for you.
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ReplyDeleteThank you. You have a great blog- the posts are very thought provoking and positive
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