good things to come

Sometimes late at night I watch Mormon Messages on my phone.

Okay, I'll admit it.  I'm 25 years old and I'm scared of the dark.  I said it.  Even with my bid strong husband lying next to me, if I'm the only one awake I get scared.  Whatever.

Anyway...  Watching Mormon Messages makes me feel better and usually after three videos or so I'm drifting off to sleep.

So last night, I started watching some.  Usually, I just watch them in order but that night, for some reason, I didn't.  I skipped to the bottom and started watching one called "Good Things to Come."

As soon as I heard Elder Jeffrey R. Holland's voice, I was pretty sure that I had already seen it and was about to watch a different video when I just felt like I should watch the rest anyway.

The video relayed a wonderful story about a young Elder Holland with little money, young babies, and car trouble.  He shared the feelings of stress and anxiety at the time.  He also assured that things get better and that there were "good things to come."

"There is help and happiness ahead.  Some blessings come soon, some come late, and some don't come until heaven.  But for those who embrace the Gospel of Jesus Christ, they come.  It will be alright in the end.  Trust God and believe in good things to come."

The message he shared stuck with me after the video was over.  I felt like I could relate with a husband just starting his new career, a young baby, and a bank account with meager funds.

The next day, I was driving with Katelyn to the library.  Suddenly, I felt the car start to shake as I drove and I knew that I had a flat tire.  I pulled over to a car wash and walked with Katelyn to Sonic where my grandparents picked me up and took me home.  D changed the tire when he got home from work.

I know that a flat tire may be a small repair but for us, it feels big.  However, I never felt a sense of panic or frustration.  As soon as the car started rumbling along, I remembered the message I had heard the night before and felt a calming peace that I know was sent from my Heavenly Father.  I knew that things would be okay.



I'm so glad that I was sent this message.  I think it can relate to any struggle or trial we might be facing.  If we have faith in our Savior and try our best, there will be "good things to come."