During our ward conferences this year, I had a portion of the program speaking on the blessings of trials. I wrote this poem to summarize the ideas.
Trials may come to all of us
During some time in our life
Sometimes suddenly, without warning
Bringing much sorrow and strife.
Know that Father loves you dearly
Do not despair or ask Him why
This is a time of testing and blessings
Learning and enduring as you try.
Afflictions are opportunities to learn
To become humble and strong
As we petition our Father in prayer
Knowing you’ve done nothing wrong
Seek peace through study and fasting
Righteous living and serving the Lord
Bringing eternal perspective and patience
And blessings our Father has stored.
Ask what you can learn from lessons
Given to you through your time here spent
Your eyes will be opened to miracles
As trials bring blessings of spiritual insight
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Patricia Weston
January 2011
