Got Fuel?

 A big cold blast and winter storm is on its way and in checking in with a friend, we realized that we both own generators that have never been used but neither of us is even sure if we have the correct fuel or connectors that would be needed.

So I went to the expense and trouble of buying the generator but didn't bother to pick up the fuel.

And now the storm is approaching.

This would make for a great parable, right?

Oh, wait....that one was already taken....some lamp oil comes to mind.....

What excuse would we possibly be able to give when it was needed for our safety and survival?

I didn't get around to it?

I thought step one was good enough?

Life is full of excruciating difficulties that will only be spiritually survivable with the aid of Jesus Christ and His atonement.

I have seen many of these in the lives of those around me this week.

Death, illness, effects of the evil actions of others, job loss, and storms - real and spiritual.

But Sister Amy Wright testified about finding peace in the storm of her cancer diagnosis,

"Then suddenly every fiber of my being filled with absolute peace as I was reminded:

We did not need to hurry home and teach our children how to pray. They knew how to receive answers and comfort from prayer.

We did not need to hurry home and teach them about the scriptures or words of living prophets. Those words were already a familiar source of strength and understanding.

We did not need to hurry home and teach them about repentance, the Resurrection, the Restoration, the plan of salvation, eternal families, or the very doctrine of Jesus Christ.

In that moment every family home evening lesson, scripture study session, prayer of faith offered, blessing given, testimony shared, covenant made and kept, house of the Lord attended, and Sabbath day observed mattered—oh, how it mattered! It was too late to put oil in our lamps. We needed every single drop, and we needed it right now!"

I too have been blessed by the oil in my lamp, giving incredible light and strength in ways I didn't even know I would need it.

But the wind is howling and I need to go pick up so oil and gas.

The time is now!