slamjet Posted February 9, 2015 Report Posted February 9, 2015 I was speaking to my Bishop and he told me that he heard a quote from a talk that goes something like that in the afterlife, we will be surprised at everyone's equal difficulty of trials. I would appreciate help finding this talk. Quote
pam Posted February 9, 2015 Report Posted February 9, 2015 Boyd K. Packer said this: All are part of the test, and there is more equality in this testing than sometimes we suspect. I don't know if that's what you are looking for. I'll keep searching. Quote
Guest Posted February 9, 2015 Report Posted February 9, 2015 Interesting. I would think it's equality according to our abilities, but I don't know. I've never heard this concept before. Quote
Vort Posted February 9, 2015 Report Posted February 9, 2015 I've heard the "fourteen pounds of problems" idea, which is that everyone has, um, well, fourteen pounds of problems. Some deal with them, some increase them, etc., but in the end we all have the same weight of problems. Personally, I don't buy it in any literal sense. I do think it's a nice concept to keep in mind when we start feeling sorry for ourselves or, conversely, wondering why So-and-so has such a horribly difficult road to travel. Quote
slamjet Posted February 9, 2015 Author Report Posted February 9, 2015 Boyd K. Packer said this: All are part of the test, and there is more equality in this testing than sometimes we suspect. I don't know if that's what you are looking for. I'll keep searching. That was it (linky) Specifically: "Our lives are made up of thousands of everyday choices. Over the years these little choices will be bundled together and show clearly what we value. The crucial test of life, I repeat, does not center in the choice between fame and obscurity, nor between wealth and poverty. The greatest decision of life is between good and evil. We may foolishly bring unhappiness and trouble, even suffering upon ourselves. These are not always to be regarded as penalties imposed by a displeased Creator. They are part of the lessons of life, part of the test. Some are tested by poor health, some by a body that is deformed or homely. Others are tested by handsome and healthy bodies; some by the passion of youth; others by the erosions of age. Some suffer disappointment in marriage, family problems; others live in poverty and obscurity. Some (perhaps this is the hardest test) find ease and luxury. All are part of the test, and there is more equality in this testing than sometimes we suspect." Quote
Guest Posted February 9, 2015 Report Posted February 9, 2015 I've heard the "fourteen pounds of problems" idea, which is that everyone has, um, well, fourteen pounds of problems. Some deal with them, some increase them, etc., but in the end we all have the same weight of problems. Personally, I don't buy it in any literal sense. I do think it's a nice concept to keep in mind when we start feeling sorry for ourselves or, conversely, wondering why So-and-so has such a horribly difficult road to travel. "Sixteen tons, and what do you get? Another day older and deeper in debt. . ." Quote
pam Posted February 9, 2015 Report Posted February 9, 2015 "Sixteen tons, and what do you get? Another day older and deeper in debt. . ." Yep. Story of my life. Quote
Guest Posted February 9, 2015 Report Posted February 9, 2015 At least your company store has lots of really pretty stuff. I was just there yesterday. Quote
pam Posted February 9, 2015 Report Posted February 9, 2015 At least your company store has lots of really pretty stuff. I was just there yesterday. I hardly ever see much of the store. I'm always in fabric. But they have pretty fabric. :) Quote
slamjet Posted February 9, 2015 Author Report Posted February 9, 2015 Do I win something? More pretty fabric! Quote
pam Posted February 9, 2015 Report Posted February 9, 2015 More pretty fabric! Sheesh. Then I have to pay for my own prize. See if I help you again. Quote
slamjet Posted February 9, 2015 Author Report Posted February 9, 2015 Sheesh. Then I have to pay for my own prize. See if I help you again. HAHAHA! You'll help me again because I'm irresistible Quote
slamjet Posted February 9, 2015 Author Report Posted February 9, 2015 I've heard the "fourteen pounds of problems" idea, which is that everyone has, um, well, fourteen pounds of problems. Some deal with them, some increase them, etc., but in the end we all have the same weight of problems. Personally, I don't buy it in any literal sense. I do think it's a nice concept to keep in mind when we start feeling sorry for ourselves or, conversely, wondering why So-and-so has such a horribly difficult road to travel. I was dealing with the concept that how is it that I have to deal with the consequences of others agency that was the catalyst for the horrible decisions I made. After talking to my Bishop and looking up this, and other stuff, I came to the following conclusions: 1) I don't know the mind of God, nor are His ways my ways. 2) To be stuck thinking about my future with my lifetime of consequences only allows one course of action that God must take, and that is to lift the consequences which is very, very, very unlikely to happen. 3) Faith and hope is accepting that God will work in ways that I cannot foresee. So while I still have to deal with the consequences of my acts, God has a plan and a path that is unknown to me but will unfold as I exercise and stretch my faith, endure and progress. 4) It all boils down to "be still and know that I am God." He's done wonders with me thus far so there's no need to think that He's done with me yet. Vort 1 Quote
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