A Source of Strength

What makes you weak? You may think that is a very strange question, but contemplating the answer can open doors of understanding and progress. Ether 12:27 says:
"And if men come unto me I will show unto them their weakness. I give unto men weakness that they may be humble; and my grace is sufficient for all men that humble themselves before me; for if they humble themselves before me, and have faith in me, then will I make weak things become strong unto them."
The most important word in that verse is "grace". Elder Richard G. Scott taught in April 2010 General Conference "our understanding of and faith in the Atonement of Jesus Christ will provide strength and capacity needed for a successful life". Perhaps the saving grace of Jesus Christ is far more powerful that we realize. He suffered and died for us that we may not have to suffer according to the demands of justice. God the Father presented a plan in our premortal existence and we shouted for joy. It was expedient for our eternal progress to come to earth in a fallen existence, to walk by faith and to prove ourselves faithful. We are privileged here on earth to enter into covenants with God so that we may promise to keep His commandments and love Him with all our hearts. He in return promises blessings that will help us return to His presence with honor, glory and exaltation.
And how does grace help us? We in our imperfection do our best humbly before God, and His perfection makes up for that which we lack. It is a partnership where we are endowed by His power, perfection and glory to the enhancement of our earthly abilities. That was part of the plan. It is such a blessing to turn to the Lord knowing that He loves me, that He desires to bless me with all that I will receive, and that He wants me to be happy and prosperous. He truly can turn our weaknesses into strengths and exalt us far above this fallen existence. He literally suffered and died that He could bear the brunt of our hurts, our sorrows, our sins, our physical illnesses, our heartaches, our mistakes and our failures. He knows us. He loves us. He is helping us continually. Listen to the voice of the Spirit. You will hear your Heavenly Father whispering to you of love and joy, of happiness and success, of peace and prosperity.