Faith Hope and Charity

Many years ago, I made a decision that would affect my life forever. It was a very difficult decision. It would not only affect my life but the lives of others. I made the decision after much prayer and fasting. I had great hopes that this decision would give me what I desired most. I had faith that my desires were righteous and all would turn out well.

Recently however, because of the choices of others, I slowly saw my hopes and dreams chipped away until I was left standing with nothing. It is a very empty feeling. Not only was I left standing feeling very empty, I was in danger of losing everything I hold dear to me. I feel like a part of me died.

This is where I was this morning. I couldn't sleep last night and had spent time needing comfort and reassurance that all would indeed be well. After all, I prayed earnestly to make the right decision in the fist place. Silent prayers and many tears later, morning came. My husband and I had made the decision to read scriptures together daily but as of yet, had not done it. I knew I needed to start this very morning. So I approached him and he agreed, telling me to read whatever I wanted. My thoughts led me to read Moroni 7:40-48.

In this chapter, Mormon is speaking to the church about faith, hope and charity. Verses 40-42 leaped off the page and as I read them, I felt the calm reassurance that all would indeed be well. Here was the answer I was looking for. I can hope again for those things I had hoped for before. While the pain is still not gone, and the emptiness still there, I feel better. I know that my Heavenly Father is mindful of me and knows my hopes and dreams. He is there to offer reassurance and to bring calm and peace.