Growing!

Dear Sisters—

I just can’t wait to get my hands in the dirt after Sis. Garner’s lesson today, and her analogy between sisters in the Relief Society and a garden.  Truly, we need all types!  We are so thankful you are part of our little garden.  She talked about how we need patience, new growing opportunities, blooming where you are planted, and consistent persevering perennials.  I loved how Sis. Salisbury drew the analogy even further by encouraging us to pull out the weeds, or weaknesses and sins in our lives.

Marilyn shared this quote when she talked about our need for patience:

“Too often we approach the gospel like a farmer who places a seed in the ground in the morning and expects corn on the cob by the afternoon. When Alma compared the word of God to a seed, he explained that the seed grows into a fruit-bearing tree gradually, as a result of our “faith, and [our] diligence, and patience, and long-suffering.”  It’s true that some blessings come right away: soon after we plant the seed in our hearts, it begins to swell and sprout and grow, and by this we know that the seed is good. From the very moment we set foot upon the pathway of discipleship, seen and unseen blessings from God begin to attend us.”

Be patient in your growth.  I testify that as you continue to except new opportunities to stretch and grow spiritually, blessings will come.  Be faithful and diligent!  We love you!

-Lydia