I have witnessed the loss of faith in many. Individuals that I never dreamed would fall away have taken detours from that which I know at one time brought them happiness and a sense of peace and belonging. I am reminded of Lehi's dream where so many partook of the fruit that was most sweet and then turned away. While I served as a representative of The Lord Jesus Christ in Detroit, Michigan, I wept with my companions and friends. We truly sought the blessings of The Father for all we served. Every night did my companions and I spend on our knees pleading with heaven to help us show love and to help others see that love. We shed tears of sorrow for the doings of others and tears of joy when they returned to the fold. My heart is moved with pain when I think of my dear friends who for one reason or another have decided that the path they once traveled and had great hopes for is no longer worthy.
There is no doubt that this path is difficult and trying. I have not always been faithful in all that is required, I too have sat on the sidelines looking for rest, but what I always found is that life is just better and I progressed only when I am in the game. My friends Invite you back. I love you! Come back to the path of peace, the way home. There is no other real way to lasting joy. We all know that everything else eventually disappoints. They do not last, but He is always there. When we have felt that we have lost His presence it is us who has moved and all we need do is to turn back. His message is that it is never too late, we are never so lost that He can not find. There is nowhere so dark that His light can not penetrate.
In my weeping I recognize that I am not alone but that He too has wept, we have that witness from Enoch who lived
many seasons ago.. He had communion with The Father and was commanded by Him to preach unto the people of his day. The people in which Enoch was called to serve were very much about themselves. They did not love one another as they ought. While communing with God one particular day he saw and bore record that He was crying. Tears, not just words but real moisture falling from His eyes. His tears were that because of our choices we would have to suffer needlessly (Moses 7:28). Enoch was taken aback and in a way rebuked God for such an act. How can someone so holy allow such emotion to be apart of His ways, thought Enoch.
Our Father Loves us! He mourns when we mourn, He joys with our joys and only wishes for our happiness. So much has been sacrificed and the plan has been in works for a very long time. He too calls His children and He says that His hand is stretched out all the day long. My dear friends He loves us forever.
What say ye?
