Mount Up With Wings As Eagles

I am learning what it means to wait upon the Lord. It is never easy to be patient when there are things -- even righteous things -- that my heart desires. I am learning what it means to trust God, and His timing. He really knows what is best for me, and my family. I would do well to lean on Him, and not my own weak and narrow understanding.

As I learn to wait upon the Lord, I do find that I receive renewed strength. I love the scripture in Isaiah 40:31 (view scripture above). To "mount up with wings as eagles" allows such beautiful imagery and hope. As I trust in God, I give Him the power to lift me up. I can be lifted far beyond the heights that I can even imagine for myself.

My family theme for this year is:

Lift. 

When I read the scripture in Isaiah, it really spoke to my heart for many reasons. I especially love the idea of being able to run and not be weary... wouldn't that be nice? :)

Elder Uchtdorf gave a great talk called, "On the Wings of Eagles."

He said: "The Psalmist sets the goals even higher: “Unto thee, O Lord, do I lift up my soul” (Ps. 25:1) and “I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help” (Ps. 121:1). He invites you to fly with the eagles, not to scratch with the chickens."

I love that! 

Spread your wings, and let God lift you up. 

To read the full talk click: HERE.