He was a bit of a crazy old coon, but he had his moments. On an unrelated note, I'm going to go see a Pink Floyd laser show in slc this weekend. Unreasonably excited.
This quote has been at the side of my blog for years, but I just rediscovered it today.
Think about it. Are you holding on to anything that's killing you softly? I have a roommate who is struggling to let go of a boy that has been awful to her. And then there's me, who is sometimes still haunted by missionary. I'm sure there are a million more girls, and boys?, who feel the same. And it's terrible for us! Don't be afraid to let go. One thing that's been on my mind lately is the Law of Compensation. You know, the one about the Lord returning to us what we have sacrificed. I used to think this only applied to our body being restored perfectly when we are resurrected, but I learned a little more about it in a talk by dear Elder Wirthlin.Human beings are funny. They long to be with the person they love but refuse to admit it openly. Some are afraid to show even the slightest sign of affection because of fear. Fear that their feelings may not be recognized, or even worst, returned. But one thing about human beings puzzles me the most is their conscious effort to be connected with the object of their affection even if it kills them slowly within.
— Sigmund Freud
He said :
"The third thing we can do [to help with trails] is understand the principle of compensation. The Lord compensates the faithful for every loss. That which is taken away from those who love the Lord will be added unto them in His own way. While it may not come at the time we desire, the faithful will know that every tear today will eventually be returned a hundredfold with tears of rejoicing and gratitude."
How wonderful is that? Anything we are asked to give up, will be reinstated to us in the best way possible for us. Whether you give up time or money or that cute coat you gave to goodwill or a son for a mission or that job because they want you to work on Sunday. Or giving up someone you thought you loved who is no good for you. You will be given something better, that is an eternal promise. And it will be returned "a hundredfold." Think about Job and all he gave up, and how happy he will be in the eternities with it all restored a hundredfold.
If you can give up something that the Lord requires of you, or let go of a sin, or chose to surrender when something isn't quite right, you will be blessed for your obedience and patient. Let go of the natural man that Freud speaks of. You are divine and deserve the greatest. Don't be afraid to let go, thinking you can never find anything better. I promise if you are faithful the best will find you.
