The gift

Today at church our speaker was discussing a talk by Russell M Nelson named ask, seek, knock and she gave this quote:

Even more amazing than modern technology is our opportunity to access information directly from heaven, without hardware, software, or monthly service fees. It is one of the most marvelous gifts the Lord has offered to mortals. It is His generous invitation to “ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.”1

It is amazing how sometimes you will hear something that you have heard since you were 8 years old and then it speaks to you in a different way. Since childhood I have known that we are given the "gift" of the Holy Ghost after baptism. Today when she read this quote I was struck by the truly generous gift it is. I wondered about how different my life would be without the ability to ask my Heavenly Father for something or about a decision and to receive an answer to my prayers. It is nearly impossible to think of how I could live my life and make decisions without this gift. I have thought a lot about how much I use this gift. I am thankful for this gift and will try to remember this gratitude daily.

He will never forget us

A week ago I went on a trip with a bunch of girl friends and as we drove they talked a lot about their kids. They always noticed things their children would like or were wondering what they were doing. I saw the way each of them cared so much about their children and how their love and concern for their children was at the forefront of their being. Then I read this scripture:

15 For can a ^awoman forget her sucking child, that she should not have ^bcompassion on the son of her womb? Yea, they may ^cforget, yet will I not forget thee, O house of Israel.

16 Behold, I have graven thee upon the ^apalms of my hands; thy walls are continually before me.

I thought about how I couldn't image any of these girls forgetting their babies, but Christ ensures us that as deep as their love is for their children, His love is stronger. He will never forget us and will never abandon us. We are reminded that he had died for us and had His hands pierced for us. These will always be there as a reminder of what he has done for us and as sign of His love you and me.