DAY 247 -- Where Can I Turn For Peace

As I pursue our goal of earning enough money to support us on a mission, I often question.  When I suffer setback after setback in striving to find an alternate, additional method of earning money, I often get a bit depressed thinking I am not doing enough.  As I realize that dream is so far away, I start to lose hope.  When I consider how others responded as they heard about my new dream, I re-evaluate the path I have chosen to follow.

I know what I posted yesterday that I can do all things with the Lord's help.  But today, nothing was done.  Yesterday, ideas and efforts were for naught.  Yes, I can do all things, but I have not been doing anything to further approach that goal.

Then I pause.  Every time I consider the lack of progress, lack of success, and start feeling fearful, or depressed, I need to remember where I need to turn for peace.  How many scriptures have I quoted in the past about peace?  How often as a High Counselor did I preach to the audience how they have the privilege of receiving the peace Christ can give them if they ask.

I know all about how easy it is to forget where to find peace.  I know that fear is the opposite of faith.  Faith gives us peace.  In D & C 6, a scripture I need to remember says, "Doubt not, fear not."  Those who are heavy laden, He will give them peace.  Those who believe that He is aware, He is controlling events, He is dictating the whens of things, their faith is strong and they can feel peace in Him.

When I feel lonely and a failure in this goal, I am doubting Father's interest in my life and His ability to answer prayers, help people realize dreams, and especially give  peace.  Where can I turn for Peace?  All I have to do is remember the covenant I make each Sunday to always remember Him, and the peace will come.  He is always there, but it is me who is the one going further away from my Savior.  How do I turn to Him?  I need to remember all He has done, all he can do, and will do for me, even if I am losing faith and not feeling peace. 

I've got to turn to Him, leave it all in His hands and as long as I do all I can do, then I will be given peace, feel hope and have the faith I need to cope with each day.  The first step is kneeling and talking to Him.