In the Temple

Saturday I went to the temple.  While in there the thought came to me that instead of praying that my trials will be solved or go away I need to pray that I will be strengthened through them.  They aren't going to go away.  Then I thought again about the children of Israel and how God delivered them from Egypt, but first he strengthened them to bear their burdens until the time was right for them to be delivered.   By reading my patriarchal blessing I am reminded that I truly am part of the House of Israel and those same blessings and promises are effective for me too.  And so now I will pray for strength and have confidence that the Lord will work out all things for my good.