Growth

Tonight I had a good talk with one of my best friends,

She was having a really hard time with life and all

of its' requirements.

She has been under a lot of stress lately

with work, school, dating, friends, family and her calling.

Last night she asked me if I thought that Heavenly Father asks too much of us sometimes. I explained to her that it may feel like that sometimes, but I believe every opportunity happens for a reason whether it was to teach us something, stretch us, test our obedience or help make us grow.

The piercing words from a sister missionary on temple square came to mind, "there is no growth in the comfort zone." This

is so true! Heavenly Father can't teach us new things and mold us into the people he wants us to become if we are living "in the comfort zone" he needs us to be out of our element so that we will learn to turn to him and trust him. 

I know that our Heavenly Father loves each and every one of you very much. He knows you, hears you, and cares about you.

Matthew 11:28 "Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest."

"When Life gets too hard to stand, Kneel"