But tonight I find myself reading my scriptures (I'm really trying to make a better daily habit of this) and also writing here.
A few weeks ago I went to a relief society (women's group) activity. The focus was on the story of Lehi's dream from the Book of Mormon. Right before I left the house, I'd lost my temper with my kids. I almost didn't go to the activity and just felt like going somewhere to be by myself. I couldn't think of a place to go, and I knew I really should go to this activity, so I did.
I love all the things I learn about God's love when studying this story in the Book of Mormon. If you want to read it, click on these links: 1 Nephi 8, 1 Nephi 11-14. One thing I have recently learned is that the mists of darkness are really dark and easy to get lost in. At our activity we followed a guide and held onto a 'rod' through a nursery garden. At one point we passed through a covered area with extra trees and smoke machines. It was still daylight and you could see pretty well, but at the same time it was deceiving how clouded our vision was because of the mist. This isn't far from our own life experiences. Darkness comes to each of us and unless we are dedicated to holding to the rod and sticking to the narrow path, we will be deceived faster than we think. At first, the mist I passed through didn't seem so bad, until you were surrounded by it and realized that is disorients and distracts you. Keep holding on to the Rod. Don't let go because you think you can see and figure things out on your own. The Tree awaits us. God's love is real and never failing. And where He is, there is no darkness.
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