I Love this Thought!

"...we must be careful, as we seek to become more and more godlike, that we do not become discouraged and lose hope. Becoming Christlike is a lifetime pursuit and very often involves growth and change that is slow, almost imperceptible. The scriptures record remarkable accounts of men whose lives changed dramatically, in an instant... But we must be cautious as we discuss these remarkable examples. Though they are real and powerful, they are the exception more than the rule. For every Paul, for every Enos, and for every King Lamoni, there are hundreds and thousands of people who find the process of repentance much more subtle, much more imperceptible. Day by day they move closer to the Lord, little realizing they are building a godlike life. They live quiet lives of goodness, service, and commitment. They are like the Lamanites, who the Lord said "were baptized with fire and with the Holy Ghost, and they knew it not." (3 Ne. 9:20; italics added.)"--Ezra Taft Benson, "A Mighty Change of Heart," Ensign, Oct. 1989, 2

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Jen said…
I remember reading this a few years ago and loved it. It also made me wonder and think that like those Lamanites, we are often prepared for things in our lives, for that spiritual growth and we don't even know it's happening. Thanks for sharing that thought, I needed it!
March 17, 2009 at 9:00 AM
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