Answered Prayers

Christine sent me a link to the article about the Santiago Chile East mission president and his wife relating their experience preparing for and experiencing the 8.8 magnitude earthquake. This was an answer to my prayers. My anxiety has been nagging me and my heart has been troubled. I love what Sister Laycock says in her letter,
"When the earthquake came, we were prepared. We did not experience the panic that many felt. We knew we were prepared. Because of the words of the Lord's chosen Apostle, Elder Scott, we had listened and heeded the quiet, but clear promptings of the Holy Ghost. We were blessed with peace in the midst of chaos. We learned an important lesson: our preparation helped us to avoid panic and fear, but the Lord, in His wisdom, allowed us to experience enough discomfort to know that He has all power. He is in charge. We are nothing without Him. We are dependent upon Him for every breath we take. Only He can save us from death and destruction. He is the way, the truth, and the life. He is our perfect example. If we follow Him, we will be saved through obedience to the laws and ordinances of His Gospel."

I am humbled to be reminded of my dependence on our Father in Heaven and Savior. They love us perfectly and are in control. We experience times in life when we are out of control, but if we are DEPENDENT upon them we can have peace knowing that they are in control.

Thanks Christine!