Tender Mercies: It Means God Knows Who I am

Some may count this experience as simply a nice coincidence, but I testify that the tender mercies of the Lord are real and that they do not occur randomly or merely by coincidence. Often, the Lord's timing of His tender mercies helps us to both discern and acknowledge them. - Elder David A. Bednar (The Tender Mercies of the Lord)

Tough and difficult times come to all of us. Sometimes we may even hit the bottom of what feels like a deep and dark abyss. I know there have been moments when I have felt so overwhelmed by whatever trouble is ailing me that it's hard to even imagine a time when things might be better. Yet, I continue to be amazed and comforted by a loving Father in Heaven who reaches out to me and help ease my pain.

Yesterday I spent the greater part of the day making myself sick with stress and panic. One thing after another continued to pile up on me until I felt so overwhelmed I couldn't even picture in my mind when things might be able to get better.

I laid in bed last night and begged Heavenly Father to ease my stress, to help me be strong to get through the trials as we continue working on solutions. I woke up today hopeful for brighter times and God reminded me that he knows who I am and listens to my prayers. There were a few key items that we just needed to go our way today and they did. Are my problems fixed? No, I still have many serious things we're facing but to have these few things go our way did in fact help ease my burdens and shows me that my Heavenly Father hears my prayers. He reminded me that he loves me and while it may not be in the plans to have all my burdens taken away, he gave me a small reprieve to ease my pain.


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