Turn to the Savior

Turn to the Lord

By Bishop W. Christopher Waddell

Second Counselor in the Presiding Bishopric

In this mortal experience, we cannot control all that happens to us, but we have absolute control over how we respond to the changes in our lives...

In these latter days, the Lord has provided us with numerous resources, our “brazen serpents,” all of which are designed to help us look to Christ and place our trust in Him. Dealing with the challenges of life is not about ignoring reality but rather where we choose to focus and the foundation upon which we choose to build.

These resources include, but are not limited to:

• Regular study of the scriptures and the teachings of living prophets.
• Frequent, sincere prayer and fasting.
• Worthily partaking of the sacrament.
• Regular temple attendance.
• Priesthood blessings.
• Wise counseling through trained professionals.
• And even medication, when properly prescribed and used as authorized.

Whatever change in life’s circumstance may come our way, and whatever unexpected path we may have to travel, how we respond is a choice. Turning to the Savior and grasping His outstretched arm is always our best option.