One of the most well-known and most quoted scriptures is when Christ tells his followers to "be converted, and become as little children" as a prerequisite to entering the kingdom of heaven. Since this is obviously a big deal, what does it mean to become as a little child? What qualities does that entail? How are we like children to God? In Mosiah, King Benjamin tells us that children are "submissive, meek, humble, patient, full of love, willing to submit to all things which the Lord seeth fit to inflict upon him, even as a child doth submit to his father" (3:19). Many of those qualities seem to overlap and, ultimately, require one to have faith in God and trust that He knows what is best for our individual lives.
We do not know all things; we cannot know all things; therefore, we have to rely even more on God and His blessings. In D&C we read, "...ye have not as yet understood how great blessings the Father hath in his own hands and prepared for you; And ye cannot bear all things now; nevertheless, be of good cheer for I will lead you along..." (78:18-19). With His ever-watchful eye, God is careful to lead us where we need to go and is quick to give blessings and help when it is needed.
President Ezra Taft Benson said of this, "Men and women who turn their lives to God will find out that He can make a lot more out of their lives than they can. He will deepen their joys, expand their vision, quicken their minds, strengthen their muscles, lift their spirits, multiply their blessings, increase their opportunities, and pour out peace." That is a great blessing and promise that we have if only we have the faith enough to turn our lives completely over to God and follow His will.
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