Grace

Do you ever have those scripture reading experiences where you feel like the Lord is speaking directly to you? It's almost as if there is an "insert your name here" space in every verse. 

So I was doing a little reading for my D&C class the other day and somehow all my questions and concerns were answered. I won't sit here and explain every little thought that went through my head while reading D&C 133 but I want to share one verse.

I've been thinking a lot about my mission and tend to get myself worked up on the the details. One specific thing was that I feel inadequate. It's a scary thought to preach the gospel and I was/am worried that I am not prepared enough. Then I read this...

D&C 133:59

 And by the weak things of the earth the Lord shall ^athrash the nations by the power of his Spirit.

Seriously how COOL is that!! I love the verb "thrash." It's by the weak things, and by that I mean me that through the spirit, the Lord with thrash the nations. The student manuel explains what it means to thrash. 

“This expression [thrash or thresh the nations] is found in Habakkuk 3:12 . Threshing, in olden times, was done by treading out the grain on a threshing-floor. The going forth of the messengers of the gospel among the nations is like trampling the wheat sheaves on the hard floor. The valuable kernels are carefully gathered up; the straw is left.” (Smith and Sjodahl, Commentary, p. 186.)

I think this is so awesome!! I am so excited to be a part of this. Quick update on the paper status. Things are coming along. I have my dentist and doctor appointment tomorrow and then after that I just have my stake president interview, which by the way is President Monsons son.