How do you Find Rest in Christ?
Marci Hall, Bridgecreek Ward
The tempo and volume of life are exhausting. I never imagined some of the personal struggles I would deal with, especially as a wife and mother. It has been a very lonely road at times, as the deepest pain is unseen and unspoken. But I am not without hope or peace. And I am not alone.
I love this quote by Elder Renlund. "In unfair situations, one of our tasks is to trust that 'all that is unfair about life can be made right through the Atonement of Jesus Christ.' Jesus Christ overcame the world and 'absorbed' all unfairness. Because of Him, we can have peace in this world and be of good cheer. If we let Him, Jesus Christ will consecrate the unfairness for our gain. He will not just console us and restore what was lost; He will use the unfairness for our benefit."
I have found that as I think celestial and focus on the healing of eternity, I find healing and rest now. Today. So much of this life is temporary. Relationships are not temporary, and my relationship with Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ are the most important. As I put Them first through daily prayer and study, regular temple worship, and seeking the Spirit, I have perspective. Through Christ and my covenants, I find patience and understanding in my earthly relationships and tasks.
The world is full of commotion, worry, hurt, and never-ending toil. But I have joy in this life because of Christ. He is my Rest.
I love this quote by Elder Renlund. "In unfair situations, one of our tasks is to trust that 'all that is unfair about life can be made right through the Atonement of Jesus Christ.' Jesus Christ overcame the world and 'absorbed' all unfairness. Because of Him, we can have peace in this world and be of good cheer. If we let Him, Jesus Christ will consecrate the unfairness for our gain. He will not just console us and restore what was lost; He will use the unfairness for our benefit."
I have found that as I think celestial and focus on the healing of eternity, I find healing and rest now. Today. So much of this life is temporary. Relationships are not temporary, and my relationship with Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ are the most important. As I put Them first through daily prayer and study, regular temple worship, and seeking the Spirit, I have perspective. Through Christ and my covenants, I find patience and understanding in my earthly relationships and tasks.
The world is full of commotion, worry, hurt, and never-ending toil. But I have joy in this life because of Christ. He is my Rest.
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