We had Ward Conference today.  I learned two principles I wanted to write down.  Sis. Lisa Saunders taught out of Mosiah.  She went away from her prepared talk.  She reminded us about Limhi and the problems they were facing.  She read from Mosiah 24:14 about how the Lord will visit his people in their affliction.  He does not remove the affliction or use from the burden but he promises to make it light.  the affliction sometimes is necessary to make us who Father wants us to be.  It can be hard sometimes.  It is supposed to be hard.

Pres. Saunders taught us many things.  He told a baseball story about not living up to commitments.  He was a pitcher and was told he would not be needed to bat anymore.  he told the coach that he would be ready to bat if called upon.  He forgot about his promise and deep int he season the coach turned to him to bat and he struck out.  the coach reminded him of his promise and they he didnt deliver what he promised.  The principle that he taught that stuck out to me was how when we look back on our lives and are grateful for people who are patient with us.  They dont get frustrated about who we are currently as we struggle to become who our Father intends us to be.  When he was called to be Bishop his father told him to see people as who they are rather than who they will become less you add to the damnation of their soul.  We are grateful for those who have mercy on us as we struggle to learn what they already know.