Good Things to Come

I love every word of this talk by Elder Holland - "An High Priest of Good Things to Come"

Every one of us has times when we need to know things will get better.

My declaration is that this is precisely what the gospel of Jesus Christ offers us, especially in times of need. There is help. There is happiness. There really is light at the end of the tunnel. It is the Light of the World, the Bright and Morning Star, the “light that is endless, that can never be darkened.” It is the very Son of God Himself.

To any who may be struggling to see that light and find that hope, I say: Hold on. Keep trying. God loves you. Things will improve. Christ comes to you in His “more excellent ministry” with a future of “better promises.” He is your “high priest of good things to come.”

Even if you cannot always see that silver lining on your clouds, God can, for He is the very source of the light you seek. He does love you, and He knows your fears. He hears your prayers. He is your Heavenly Father, and surely He matches with His own the tears His children shed.

“Don’t give up. Don’t you quit. You keep walking. You keep trying. There is help and happiness ahead—a lot of it. You keep your chin up. It will be all right in the end. Trust God and believe in good things to come.”

And this little video clip that illustrates Elder Holland's experience describes my week almost precisely, although my situation was much less dire and I only made it to Browse, UT (population: some trash and a few birds).  :)  It could have been much worse.  I am grateful for the Lord's tender mercies in blessing and helping us in our trials and struggles.  I am grateful for this reminder of The High Priest of Good Things to Come....and for the pioneers' example that All is Well.  ;)