If we sincerely desire and strive to measure up to the
high expectations of our Heavenly Father, He will
ensure that we receive all the help we need, whether it be
comforting, strengthening, or chastening.
If we're open to it, needed correction will come in many
forms and from many sources.
It may come in the course of our prayers as God speaks to
our mind and heart through the Holy Ghost. It may come in the
form of prayers that are answered no, or differently
than we had expected.
Chastening may come as we study the scriptures and are
reminded of deficiencies, disobedience, or simply
matters neglected.
Correction can come through others, especially those who
are God-inspired to promote our happiness.
Apostles, prophets, patriarchs, bishops, and
others have been put into the Church today, just as
anciently, "for the perfecting of the saints, for the work of
the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ."
Perhaps some of the things said in this conference have
come to you as a call to repentance or change, which if
heeded will lift you to a higher place.
We can help one another as fellow Church members.
It's one of the primary reasons that the Savior
established a church.
Even when we encounter mean-spirited criticism from
persons who have little regard or love for us, it can be
helpful to exercise enough meekness to weigh it and sift
out anything that might benefit us.
All of us can meet God's high expectations, however great or
small our capacity and talent may be.
Moroni affirms, "If you shall deny yourselves of all ungodliness
and love God with all your might, mind, and strength,
then is [Christ's] grace is sufficient for you that by His
grace ye may be perfect in Christ."
It is a diligent, devoted effort on our part that calls
forth this empowering and enabling grace,
an effort that certainly includes submission to God's
chastening hand and sincere, unqualified repentance.
Let us pray for His love-inspired correction.