Having Put Your Hand to the Plow...

“And Jesus said unto him, No man, having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.”

A Real Path to Comfort

Stresses Affect Us All

Is anyone really living a life complete void of stress? I mean seriously. There is conflict almost constantly streaming from the devices we choose to use as entertainment. Nothing makes the news stream unless it invokes a certain level of stress. There are few feel-good stories on any medium. In fact, to find those we have to actively search them out. No, we cannot control many of the stressors in our lives. We can, however, make choices that help relieve those stresses. 

In Matthew 11:28 - 30, Jesus proclaims that His burden is light and yoke easy. What does this mean? Is there a magic pill that will remove the pressures the world places on our shoulders? There is more than one kind of peace, though. I mean, there is the peace that is the absence of conflict - no contention - no wars. Then there is the kind of peace that is a lot more personal - an inner peace - a sense of calm. It is this kind of peace one can find through the gospel of Jesus Christ. 

Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin explained that although the world's conditions may be dismal and we might be confronted by real personal challenges, peace can be a reality for each of us. That harmony within is dependent on our relationship with our Savior and Redeemer. Do we have a willingness to emulate His life, to live according the principles he has taught?

Jesus explained that “these things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33.)

We can attain that inner peace through our Savior Jesus Christ. It is worth the effort to find our way to Him and embrace His teachings.

References

Wirthlin, J. B. (1990, April). Peace within. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Retrieved October 4, 2021, from https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1991/04/peace-within?lang=eng.