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Life's personal trials stretch
far beyond this pandemic. Future trials could
result from an accident, a natural disaster, or an
unexpected personal heartache. How can we endure such trials? The Lord has told us
that "if ye are prepared, you shall not fear." Of course, we can
store our own reserves of food, water, and savings. But equally crucial
is our need to fill our personal spiritual
storehouses with faith, truth, and testimony. Our ultimate quest in life is
to prepare to meet our Maker. We do this by striving
daily to become more like our Savior, Jesus Christ. And we do that as we
repent daily and receive His cleansing, healing,
and strengthening power. Then, we can feel
enduring peace and joy, even during turbulent times. This is exactly why
the Lord has implored us to stand in holy
places and be not moved. I know that God,
our Heavenly Father, and his son, Jesus
Christ, are mindful of us. We are to seek, in
every way we can, to hear Jesus Christ,
who speaks to us through the power and
ministering of the Holy Ghost. Because when we seek
to truly hear His Son, we will be guided to know what
to do in any circumstance.