Numbers 11 – 

 

I tell my kids frequently: "The Lord didn't bring you this far to bring you this far." There is a Plan and we have to trust in that plan and keep moving forward, being worthy of the revelation the Lord promises us each week when we partake of the sacrament. Anything less than that is a disappointment to the Lord. He doesn't mess around in these two chapters. He is "provoked" big time and sends a plague to show the people that He is serious. 

Sometimes I feel a little like Caleb. I will get impressions I feel come from the Holy Ghost and move on them as best I can. I don’t doubt their origin, but I will also listen to the Lord tell me that my husband is the priesthood holder in our family and he too receives inspiration. He’s worthy of that inspiration, and I take seriously my position in our commitment to do the Lord’s work. I have been told very distinctly in the temple that I would be better off to follow my husband’s counsel than to be right and insist we go my direction—even if I feel it’s not what the Lord has instructed me to do. I do the best I can do and adapt my service accordingly. There are no limitations to the way we can serve. I don’t know if this is right or not. It just is. I know I’m happier when I don’t make waves in our marriage and things usually pass and I am blessed.