I'm pretty sure that we've all gone through a hard time in our lives, right? For some, it may have gone on longer than others, or is still going on. Well, I was going through that a few years back. And my friend, Keith, said some inspired words. Keith is absolutely wonderful. He is such a strong Spirit, and he is so in-tune with the Spirit. Anyway, he uttered these words, or something along these lines. I can't remember the exact quote, but here's my paraphrase-ment: "Just remember that a silversmith, to get the metal into its purest form, has to put the metal into the hottest part of the fire."
Naturally, my brain tried to figure out what he just said, and what in the world it had to do with me. I came to the conclusion that we, as humans, are the metal. The silversmith is God, and the fire is life. Sometimes, we may look around, and think "why am I the only one who's going through this? My life is so hard, and a lot of other people's lives are so easy! Why is God doing this to me?" Well, through that hard part in your life, just remember that your imperfections and weaknesses are being burned right out of you, leaving a pure, more perfect Son or Daughter of God.
Keep it up. You are absolutely amazing. God loves you so much, I promise you that. There is so much for you to do in this life, just keep going. You are able to bless so many people. God has given you the instruments to do so (through talents, circumstances, etc.) Your job, now, is to figure out how you can accomplish that.
I know that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints is the true church of God. I love the Gospel. I love my Lord. I love my Father. I know that Jesus Christ lives. I know, with all my heart, that He died for us so that we can repent and come back to Him. I know my family loves me. I know that this life is placed here for us to polish ourselves, and become better. And I think it does a pretty good job of that. I would like to say these things in the sacred name of Jesus Christ, amen.
I love those words, "just remember that a silversmith, to get the metal into its purest form, he puts the metal in the hottest part of the fire." You have a very wise friend. I hope you are doing well, this is such a loving and caring message. Thank you.
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