How cool would it be to have a pillar of cloud and a pillar of fire to follow?!
To always be led by the Lord?
To know where He wants you to be and where He wants you to go next?
Okay, okay, I see where this spiritual thought is going.
The Lord didn’t just lead the children of Israel and then tell future generations that we are out of luck from having that same guiding influence.
He may have led them in a more physical sense.
But He undoubtedly still leads us today.
I mean, General Conference is the perfect weekend to reflect on that.
“And the Lord went before them by day in a pillar of a cloud, to lead them the way; and by night in a pillar of fire, to give them light; to go by day and night”. (Exodus 13:21)
Day and night, His light and His guidance are there.
Now, seeing His hand, finding His guidance, listening to the whispers of the Spirit… I think that is part of our challenge now.
The other part is humbling ourselves enough to want to look for the guidance in the first place.
So here’s what I’ve been reflecting on:
- Am I humble enough to actually seek God’s guidance and will in my life, or am I plowing forward just with what I want?
- How am I able to listen and hear when I do receive divine guidance?
Those answers change around day by day.
But if I keep the questions in mind, I find that my heart is led a little easier.
Molded a little more thoroughly.
And turned toward God’s guiding cloud and fire, both day and night.
He still leads and guides us. Where have you felt led this weekend?
Happy Studying!
-Cali Black
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So much focus on missionary work that I feel I need to step up my game!! Also love the talks on fighting the advesaries lies, overcoming feelings of abandonment, using the scriptures to help us through trials, and so much more. Got to go watch the last session now.
Yes! There is always so much to learn. <3