DAY 163 -- Father Knows Best

I miss my father.  He died in 1999 of cancer.  But I also miss my Father in Heaven.  My fathers gave me life.  They both were influential in who I am, my name, my personality, my dreams and visions. 

My earthly father will end up being my brother after this life.  I owe so much to him for the training, the upbringing, the teaching, the setting a good example, the insights into the gospel and so many other things.  So many people ask me if I am his son.  I am proud to say yes I am. 

I miss my Eternal Father also.  I don't "remember" His tender nurturing and understanding, but I can feel His interest in my life and what I do.  I know He is the author of paths I trod, and the lessons I am learning.  I know He has so many blessings in store for me one day.  I know He is on my side through thick and thin.

Knowing that He is aware of and interested in me and what is happening to me, gives me great comfort.  I know there are reasons for all things that happen.

One day not long ago, I was getting ready to go to work, and some unforeseen happenings happened. I don't even remember what they were, but they delayed me from leaving for work.  Of course since I am a "be on time" freak, I was disturbed. I pride myself in being on time. 

Then I "felt" a message from my Eternal Father.  (He uses the Holy Ghost, whispers to my  mind, and even ideas that pop into my musty, cluttered mind of mine.)  This message hit me hard and there was no chance to misinterpret the message.  It said in essence, "Quit being so disturbed and out of sorts.  Things happen for a reason.  You are being delayed going to work because I want you delayed.  You may not ever find out the reason, but there are reasons, so buck up and quit worrying about YOUR timing."  (No the Spirit didn't say that exactly, it wouldn't say BUCK UP, but that was the message, I promise.)

I went to work and never did know why.  But I knew that there were reasons why I was delayed that day.  So if I can remember this lesson, there are reasons behind even the smallest things.  Neal Maxwell often preached that if we knew how involved He is in our lives, we would be totally surprised.  ...Even when small insignificant things happen...

Father knows best.  I must always remember that things happen for a reason. In 2 Nephi 2:24, "...all things have been done in the wisdom of Him who knoweth all things." ...even me getting to work late one day.