DAY 196 --- The Science of Money

I have written many books, published a few and have always wanted to write at least two more.  One would be entitled, "That We Might Have Joy," and the other would be entitled, "The Divine Science of Money."  Through my many lustrums of life, I have watched Father teach many important lessons in my life and in the lives of my family.  I have witnessed him teach lessons as He has granted unto associates of mine much money and I have quietly watched those individuals change.

Please understand that I am not the guru, the master teacher, nor the interpreter of these lessons, it has just been very interesting to me to watch His loving teachings proceed using the tool we use as money.  Many people I know have been broken.  Many have been built and grown.  Many have gone into depression.  Some have been carefully taught the principle of Zion.

Bonnie and I were out yesterday discussing my goal of having $50,000 in the bank at the time we leave on a mission in 196 (give or take) days.  I have often commented to Bonnie that I seem to have a road block in front of me when it comes to money.  I dream up great, wonderful, promising ideas that should be very successful, only to see them die, fail, and (again) teach lessons.  I join with others who have great ideas and dreams, only to be taught lessons once again.  I envision methods to create success not only for me but many others, but again see those ideas crushed.

In the scriptures, it says, "...there is enough and to spare..." but it is His to give, to manage, and to use as a tool to teach lessons.  It is His to bless when, and if He deems it in our best interest, in our schooling.  It is His work and glory to bring to pass our Eternal Life.  If He blesses us with riches, with success, it will be for our benefit.  If He blesses us with the days, weeks, months, and even years of financial struggling, it will be for our benefit.

I must keep that in mind as I dream about somehow realizing the goal of having $50,000 in the bank as we leave as missionaries.  It is not beyond His ability, "..there is enough and to spare."  It is not beyond my ability to listen to His inspiration to tell me how to do it either.  I know with His direction, His help I certainly can earn that amount if it is in His blue print and His plan to teach me what I need to know for Eternal Life. 

I just need to remember this concept, not only as we rush forward toward our planned mission in a little over six months, but in all things pertaining to our mortality.  I know that He uses the "Science of Money" to teach faith, patience, endurance, love, understanding, service, gratitude, compassion....    The list could go on and on. 

I need to be grateful and remember we, and especially I am in His hands, financially as well as every other way.  I will continue to try to dream dreams, as Elder Holland counseled, and strive to realize that goal, but in the end, leave it in His hands.