Putting on the Armor of God
Michelle Patterson
Recently I was on a
flight heading home to Connecticut. As I entered the plane the staff announced
that due to the weather the ride was going to be very turbulent and if we
needed to use the restroom we should do so now. All passengers and flight crew
would have to remain in their seats once we took off. We may or may not have any refreshments
served depending on the turbulence.
As we took off it was
smooth and beautiful. It was about 30 minutes before we started to hit rough
air. As we climbed higher into the clouds it got really turbulent. I myself had
sweaty palms and was holding on for dear life. All around me you could feel the
tension of everyone and some women crying out and screaming. Just when I started
to wonder if this was going to be the end, the Captain came on the intercom and
in a very calm voice said” Well, remember when I told you it was going to get
really turbulent?” This is it! It is going to be rough for another 10 to 15
minutes but we are going to climb up to a higher elevation and find some
smoother air. So I just need you to hang on while we do that.
All of the sudden I
felt a peace come over me as well as all on board. It wasn’t that the
turbulence had changed. It was hearing the kind soft voice of the Captain.
I felt for the first
time the incredible love our Heavenly Father has for us. He thought of
everything.
He knew that there
would be times in our lives when we would need a calm and reassuring voice of
comfort, Through the Holy Ghost.
In Alma 43, we read
of Captain Moroni providing protection for his army. We too can put on the armor of God to protect
ourselves in this world we live in today. If we follow the commandments, read
and study or scriptures, pray often with pure intent, attend our meeting, attend
the Temple, hold family home evenings.
We will be blessed to be protected from the
temptations and fears of the world. We will be blessed to feel and hear the
promptings of the Holy Ghost and know what we need to do. And most importantly to have the peace and
warm feeling that comes from being protected.
I am so grateful for
the experiences in my life that help me to have a much deeper understanding of
all of the wonderful blessing the Lord has for us.
I use to have such a
fear of flying until I put my trust in the Lord.
Now, when I look out
the window I can only see all the miracles of creation around me.
So put on your armor
of God each and every day, you will be protected and blessed.
