 |
| The Lord will help us if we seek Him in Prayer |
Prophets of God have taught correct principles. We would do well to heed their counsel. Sometimes, through unforeseen circumstances, we need to adapt their counsel with the guidance of the Lord. It is my witness that as we are humble and prayerful the Spirit will guide us to know what to do and how to do it.
"I am
aware that many of you often find yourselves in circumstances that are
not always ideal. I know this because I have talked with many of you
who, because of necessity, must work and leave your children with
others—even though your heart is in your home. To you go my love and
sympathy for your present, and I hope temporary, situation and my
prayers that you will be blessed by our Heavenly Father to compensate
for a situation that is less than you may desire.
"I
recognize that some sisters are widowed or divorced. My heart is drawn
to you who are in these circumstances. The Brethren pray for you, and we
feel a great obligation to see that your needs are met. Trust in the
Lord. Be assured He loves you and we love you. Resist bitterness and
cynicism.
"I
also recognize that not all women in the Church will have an opportunity
for marriage and motherhood in mortality. But if you in this situation
are worthy and endure faithfully, you can be assured of all blessings
from a kind and loving Heavenly Father—and I emphasize all blessings.
Solutions
for you who are in a minority are not the same as for the majority of
women in the Church who can and should be fulfilling their roles as
wives and mothers." President Ezra Taft Benson
