I have to give a talk today in church and sometimes I have to just write to even know what I'm thinking.
See, they gave me the simple topic of "The Godhead". Okay, well, what about it? My first reaction was to think about the fact that as a member of the LDS church, our view is different than many Christians around the world. We believe the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost are all separate beings that are completely united in purpose. That's critical.
But what else was I supposed to say? I can bear my testimony on that truth, but that takes all of 15 seconds.
Yet, I know there is so much more to it, I just can't put my words on it. Why then? Why is it so critical that we know they are separate beings?
God is all-powerful. He knows everything and can do more than we could ever imagine or really comprehend. He is our Father. So, why then does he need the help of Jesus Christ and the Holy Ghost? If He can do everything, what makes him use two others? This model is seen everywhere in the church: A president, first counselor, and a second counselor. Everywhere that we have leaders, this is seen.
It's funny though, I think we generally go into the rest of our secular lives forgetting that. In our fast paced world of competition and trophies, we've gained this belief that we have to do everything. We have fix every problem and heal every wound and perfect every meal, visit every sick and afflicted person we know, be the best at...everything.
It seems that asking for help in this world is seen as weakness and is completely unacceptable.
But even God delegates. And in reality, God is delegating to more than just Jesus Christ and the Spirit. He delegates to us every day, to live in the name of His son, and to serve Him by serving our fellow men. That doesn't mean His work won't continue if we choose not to take those tasks upon us, it simply means you are not assisting the speeding up of His work.
What I love though, is that even God let's others help Him. Even though it is often perceived as weakness in this world to be brought to the realization that we aren't meant to do, and can't do everything on our own...this realization is a Heavenly trait. We are put on this Earth with other people for a reason.
But. Sometimes, we find ourselves physically alone. And, our trials and sufferings are not intended to be helped by those around us. That is why we are not left solely with the company of our fellow men.
We're meant to accept the atoning sacrifice and friendship of our brother, Jesus Christ. We're meant to accept the advice, direction, and comfort of the Holy Ghost. We're meant to turn to God, to talk to God, to let Him be and act as the Father He is.
They DO know what we don't. They see a larger picture than we can. And we need them.
Appreciate the lyrics to the song "He'll Carry You" by Hilary Weeks
He knows your heart
He knows your pain
He knows the strength it took just too simply breathe today
He sees the tears that you cry
He knows your soul is aching to know why
He hears your prayers each humble word
When you said you couldn’t face another day he understood
He knows the path that you will find
Though you felt alone he’s never left your side
He knew there’d be moments when no earthly words
Could take away your sorrow
And no human eyes could see what you’re going through
When you’ve taken your last step and done all that you can do
He will lift your heavy load and carry you
He’ll bring you peace and leave you hope
And in the darkest night he’ll comfort you
Until you know the sun will rise and each new day
You will have the strength to live again
He knows your pain
He knows the strength it took just too simply breathe today
He sees the tears that you cry
He knows your soul is aching to know why
He hears your prayers each humble word
When you said you couldn’t face another day he understood
He knows the path that you will find
Though you felt alone he’s never left your side
He knew there’d be moments when no earthly words
Could take away your sorrow
And no human eyes could see what you’re going through
When you’ve taken your last step and done all that you can do
He will lift your heavy load and carry you
He’ll bring you peace and leave you hope
And in the darkest night he’ll comfort you
Until you know the sun will rise and each new day
You will have the strength to live again
And when there are moments when no earthly words
can take away your sorrow
And no human eyes could see what you’re going through
When you’ve taken your last step and done all that you can do
He will lift your heavy load and carry you
He hears you when you’re crying in the night
He hears you when your soul longs to find
Till the morning will come
And the light of the dawn reassures
That in the moments when no earthly words
can take away your sorrow
And no human eyes could see what you’re going through
When you’ve taken your last step and done all that you can do
He will lift your heavy load and carry you
All three of them work together to carry us through life. To others. Wherever we need to go.
