Paradigm Shift

Last night at institute I had a paradigm shift about this not so fun part of my life. I decided at the new year that I would start to attend institute since it's been about 4 years since I've done so. Thus far it has been a good decision. We're studying the Pearl of Great Price and I'm finding a lot of comfort in it. I LOVE this book! God is telling us that we all have a purpose and that we are not the son of man, we are sons of God. In study of scripture you begin to see that trials either come before great blessings or just after great blessings. My paradigm shift was that I am going through all of this to prepare me for greater blessings. I had forgotten that the blessings are worth all of this and I would suffer much much more if it is what is required to receive the blessings that God wants to give me. I need to practice continued patience with the Lord and trust more in His loving hands.