DAY 215 -- I Know That I Am Nothing

I feel humbled today.  Alma 26: 12 "I know that I am nothing, as to my strength I am weak... for in His strength I can do all things..."  This is what Ammon said as they concluded their fourteen year mission to the Lamanites. 

I have always loved that scripture.  I really feel that I am nothing.  I am just like every other male OLD man on this earth.  There is nothing that makes me different from anyone else.  Father is taking each one of His sons and teaching us all what we need to know to receive one day all His blessings.  Alma 13 says that we are all on the same level, and I believe that.

Some He calls to serve here or there.  Some He tries with many challenges.  Some He seemingly doesn't give any problems.  Some He never stops giving any problems.  Some He blessed with many blessings that turn out to be trials.

But in reality, He is no respecter of persons thus we are all given the same amount of trials, challenges, afflictions to let us prove our worth to Him.  If we are blessed to be able to serve and share testimony, great.  If we are blessed not to be called to serve and strengthen our testimony without sharing it, great.  (At least sharing it in a public way.)

Since that special blessing yesterday, I have felt so humble, knowing that I can do all things in His strength,  His direction, and His timing.  But I also know that I am nothing.  I am just a single Priesthood bearer in this life striving to do all I can do to act as He would have me act, love as He would have me love, and serve as He would have me serve, and that makes all the difference. 

Yeah, I know I am nothing, but with my Father, I can do anything He wants me to do, or nothing at all.  I love my Father, for I know He loves me.