Rays of Sunshine

I don't know about you, but to me the world seems to be coming to an end. The world just seems to get increasingly scarey with a whole bunch of problems that can't be solved. It causes me a fair amount of anxiety. Especially since Jared and I are repsonsible for the safety and welfare of four children. As a mother, it has become more and more intimidating for me to think of what kind of a world little children are growing up in. In a way, I am jealous of my parents who have already raised their children, although I know that they have concerns about their grandchildren too. Anyway, I have been feeling it lately. I have been feeling very much like it is a matter of great urgency to be building our foundation "upon the rock". I have been feeling overwhelmed with concern and almost fright for my little family. Yesterday I went to the General Relief Society broadcast feeling this way, and was so thrilled that the message was not one of gloom and doom. They talked about joy. They sang about joy. It was so great to be able feel the wonderful Spirit of God telling me in my heart that things are going to be okay. I know that things are not perfect in this world but someday "all that was promised the saints will be given". I can look into my beautiful kids' faces with optimism that they will be okay. I am so grateful that I have that voice of truth in my life and I can always count on it.