Humility

That subject sounds a little intense, and it is. I had the opportunity to witness God's hand in the life of a wonderful couple. I will call them Dill and Stacy. Dill has had Cancer for the last 5 years, but was able to fight it off, and has been in remission for a short while. Recently Cancer was rediscovered behind his lungs, and he will begin his Chemo treatments soon. Dill is a wonderful guy, but just as stubborn as they come. He is very rooted in tradition; one example, he and his wife are appalled by their priest but they still attend his services, because that's what they do. With his health now declining he met some missionaries in Halifax, and They referred us to him. We were graciously invited into Dill and Stacy's home, and we were so blessed as to take Stake President David Evans with us. Now Stacy Poured her hopes out and continued to tell us over and over how God would perform a miracle on Dill. She told us she had the 'faith'. Now a wonderful Byu devotional "That I might Not shrink" came to mind, and Faith more than receiving miracles. Faith is submitting to God's will for us, rather than forcing our will on God's. We explained this as gently as possible , and the spirit was strong, It testified of this truthfulness to Stacy. Now Dill seemed to agree as well, I invited him to be baptized and instantly the wall of Tradition went up, and Dill was no longer Interested. This taught me a great deal about Humility. "How much More Blessed is he that humbles himself" well I have to say much more. In discussing the lesson afterwards with Elder Hamblin and President Evans we all felt strongly that God had set forth a path for Dill and Stacy, He is giving them challenges to help bless them, but in order for them to realize these blessings they must align their will with God's. Times up, Love you Bye! Elder Sawa Sawa