Draw Nearer - Cycles

Dear Little Bear Cubs,

"Cycles" are part of life. They are life. Sometimes we find ourselves moving forward, only to feel like we are back where we began. The beautiful irony in this is that though we go "round and round" with things... if we are doing our best to live the way the Savior has shown us...it then becomes an "upward spiral"... and in the middle of our "round and round" we inch closer to the person He wants us to be..and closer to Him.

This past week I have made a greater commitment to bring some " big- little things" in my life before Heavenly Father in prayer. During my prayers, I caught myself actually questioning if I should even be "bothering" him with these silly things....but as quick as I doubted...I received an immediate calm, assurance that He does care...because it matters to me. I received immediate answers to these issues...in miraculous ways.

Even in the midst of my prayers being answered...I still was in awe that Heavenly Father could love me enough to listen to me...and grant me the desires of my heart. Like I said, life is a cycle. At times I find myself "dwindling in faith" - and He is always there in those moments to buoy me up and pull me closer...strengthening me as I continue in the upward spiral. Always remember that prayer is real, little bear cubs. Take the time to talk with Him. Let Him bless you.

The Difference - anonymous

I got up early one morning
And rushed right into the day,
I had so much to accomplish
That I didn't have time to pray.

Problems just tumbled about me
And heavier came each task.
"Why doesn't God help me?" I wondered.
He answered, "You didn't ask."

I wanted to see joy and beauty,
But the day toiled on gray and bleak.
I wondered why God didn't show me;
He said, "But you didn't seek."

I tried to come into God's presence,
I used all the keys at the lock.
God gently answered, "My child, you didn't knock."

I woke up early this morning
And paused before entering the day,
I had so much to accomplish
That I had to take time to pray.

I love you little bear cubs....so does He.
The Mama Bear