Helaman 3:35

"Nevertheless they did fast and pray oft, and did wax stronger and stronger in their humility, and firmer and firmer in the faith of Christ, unto the filling their souls with joy and consolation, yea, even to the purifying and the sanctification of their hearts, which sanctification cometh because of their yielding their hearts unto God."

As a kindergartner, you probably made an art project of a traffic light and learned a song about the meaning of each color of that light. And then as you got in the car with your parents, you watched and understood that green meant go and red meant stop, but when the light turned yellow, you may have become puzzled because people didn’t always slow down. In our fast paced society, many drivers ignore the prepare to stop warning given by the yellow light and instead increase their speed in order to make it through the light. If you have driven through the roundabout on 4800 West, you probably have realized that the yield signs are often ignored by many drivers. When obeyed, these signs and lights keep those on the roads safe, but when ignored can put our lives at risk. When we follow the sign and yield, we give way to the other driver. At times, we may need to exercise patience in following these traffic laws. Those who ignore the lights and signs usually feel as if they know what is best.

Yield means to give way to influence, to submit, or surrender. When we yield our hearts to God, we willingly give way for His influence to be felt and submit to His desires for us. We must slow down and allow His spirit to be felt. We acknowledge that He knows what is best for us. We recognize that obeying His laws brings us safety. At times, our patience may be tested when we want trials to be removed and answers to come quickly. The Bible dictionary states that “Prayer is the act by which the will of the Father and the will of the child are brought into correspondence with each other. The object of prayer is not to change the will of God, but to secure for ourselves and for others blessings that God is already willing to grant, but that are made conditional on our asking for them.” As you kneel to pray today, before asking for the things you want, take the time to slow down and yield to your Father’s influence, and then ask for the blessings that He desires for you. Don't be in a hurry as you pray because you will miss the moments God has given you to feel His love for you.

Love, Sister Linnell