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The miracle of the scriptures

A few weeks ago, I read the same chapter in the Book of Mormon (Alma 34) 4 times in about 6 days.  The last time I read it, I read it looking for WHY I was reading it, though I didn't find anything I hadn't seen or learned before.  Last night I was having a rough time of it, walked out into the kitchen just as Ethan and Carli were reading some scriptures, one of which was from that chapter...and right as I walked out, they read a verse that was the answer to many many prayers, and the WHY i had to read that chapter so many times!

Also yesterday, Mom texted me asking me for the reference to the scripture that talks about weaknesses becoming strengths.  Ether 12:27 says
And if men come unto me I will show unto them their weakness.  I give unto men weakness that they may be humble; and my grace is sufficient for all men that humble themselves before me; for if they humble themselves before me, and have faith in me, then will I make weak things become strong unto them.
I didn't know it at the time, but I also needed to read and reread that scripture...yesterday.  And then before I went to bed, I read a couple talks on hope, which were ALSO exactly what I was needing.  The Lord really helps me through my trials and difficulties, and I can't ever complain.  I know that each trial we pass through, whether self-inflicted or not, is something we can and should grow and learn from.  I have learned that people change, and I am one of these people.  I am not the same person I was even 6 months ago, and that is refreshing.  We all have times in life where we are "lost", but we get over them with the Lord's help.  He knows us, He knows we can pull through, and He wants to help us.  And our weaknesses really do become strengths in time.  It's not something that happens overnight, but it comes with perseverance, patience, and FAITH. 
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