Reflection

I can really relate to Nephi's statement that I don't know the meaning of all things, but I do know that God loves His children. 
It is such a blessing to see how much preparation and planning goes into the stories in the scriptures.  We are given a glimpse of the hand of our Father in Heaven in simple and in profound ways.  Nothing ever surprises our Heavenly Father, or takes him off guard.  He has preparations underway before we even know there is a problem. 
I can see His hand in my life.  What is impossible to see in the moment, can sometimes be seen clearly in retrospect.  I can see the reasons for the yes's and no's to my prayers and can say 'Thank you'. 
I only hope that I can continue to remember this as I face the challenges of tomorrow and be a witness to others that Heavenly Father knows each one of us and loves us.  If we will follow His commandments and worship Him, He will keep His promises.
He knows the beginning and the end and we can trust Him.  He only wants what is best for us.  Everything that He asks of us, is for our own benefit.  When we truly believe that, commandments seem more like the gifts they really are!