The Breaking Point

We've been taught that we will never be tried above that which we can bear. I believe that is true. However, I believe that the Lord will allow us to feel that we are right on the edge, right at the breaking point of what we can handle before stepping in to assist or rescue us. Just when we think we can't handle anymore and are about to cave, the burden is lifted, the light is seen, and our goal is attained. After a little while, we begin to wonder why we were in such turmoil during our trial. "It wasn't that bad" says our impeccably clear 20/20 hindsight vision. The point is that when you are in the middle of it ("it" being whatever trial you must experience), you can't see beyond the pain, suffering, frustration, etc...because you don't know how long its going to last. Many times during various trials, I attempted to negotiate with the Lord and convince him to tell me how much time needed to go by before the pain would cease. If I just knew how long I had to hold out then I knew that I could suffer through until that time because that meant there was a limit to it...an end to the pain/hurt/suffering. There's a scripture that caught my eye this week that speaks of this very thing and I leave it with you now as a reminder that the Lord won't test us beyond our limits but he will test up to them. It also shows us that he will always be leading the way .

D&C 78: 18

18 "And ye cannot bear all things now; nevertheless, be of good cheer, for I will lead you along. The kingdom is yours and the blessings thereof are yours, and the riches of eternity are yours."