My "ah ha" moment of the week

Elder L. Tom Perry told the story in conference last week of the sheep who was stuck on a ledge. He mentioned that perhaps it would have been a good idea to have the shepherd there to calm the animal while the rescuers were attempting to get him down the mountain. It reminded me of how most sheep will come when they hear the shepherd's call because they know his voice.

I read a story of how Arabian Horses are trained to listen to the commands of their trainers. The horses are worked for three days without stopping for food or water. At the end of the three days they are led to an area with food and water and are released. They immediately race to the long awaited reward. Just short of reaching their destination, they are commanded to STOP. The ones who ignore the command and continue on are not considered worthy of their keep. The horses who obey the command and stop in their tracks are the ones who are worthy of being called true Arabian Horses.

So.....are we willing to listen to that voice or have we just ignored it so many times that we no longer recognize it?

We get the chance to talk about the "Light of Christ" and the "Holy Ghost" daily. It has been very rewarding to help people recognize the spirit when they feel it. I remember helping my children to recognize that feeling as they were growing up. It has been so good for me to be more in tune everyday. The lesson I will be teaching in Relief Society tomorrow will be "God Shall Be with you Forever and Ever" I will try not to forget that. I will also try to remember to listen for the voice of the spirit to not only guide me but also to comfort me.