52 Blessings – A Prophet to Sustain

I love this picture.  I framed one for our home this week.  It depicts the story in Exodus 17 of Aaron and Hur supporting Moses’ arms as the children of Israel waged war under Joshua’s direction.  The Lord promised the Israelites that they would succeed when Moses’ arms were outstretched, but if they should fall to his side the enemy would prevail.  Moses’ arms became too heavy and he couldn’t keep them up.  The children of Israel started to succumb to the enemy.  Recognizing the gravity of the situation, Aaron and Hur rolled a rock over for Moses to sit on and then they propped his arms up so that Israel could conquer.

Heavens knows that I’ve been sustained and helped by strong people my whole life, and I’m grateful to them.  This week I’m especially grateful for the incredible blessing to live when there is a prophet of God to sustain and support.  I’m grateful for opportunities to help him move the Lord’s work forward. I loved the words that President Monson spoke two weeks ago when he said he prayed for us and asked if we would pray for him:

“I assure you that our Heavenly Father is mindful of the challenges we face in the world today. He loves each of us and will bless us as we strive to keep His commandments and seek Him through prayer . . . I love you; I pray for you. I would ask once again that you would remember me and all the General Authorities in your prayers. We are one with you in moving forward this marvelous work. I testify to you that we are all in this together and that every man, woman, and child has a part to play. May God give us the strength and the ability and the determination to play our part well.”