The Prez Says: I planted some flowers this week, feeling drawn to go outside to soak up and enjoy the sunlight. I reflected on how amazing it is that plants literally turn toward the sunlight. The basic laws of photochemistry state that light must be absorbed in order to produce any kind of reaction which in turn produces energy. Remarkably, plants seem to realize their literal life-dependence on light. Rather than sitting idly by, though rooted to the ground and severely restricted in their mobility, they use what ability they do have to turn towards the light and maximize their capacity to receive it. They don’t wait around for the light to zap them.
According to scripture, light literally is truth. God doesn’t just possess light and truth, but IS Light and Truth (see John 8:12; D&C 84:85). Therefore, when we seek light, we are seeking Him. Why then is it that we, who have infinitely more capability than plants to actively seek light and truth, sometimes remain so sedentary, waiting for the Light to find us? Let’s actively commit to never let a day pass by without turning toward the Light of Christ.
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Very interesting and well articulated idea. Made me think about doing just one little spiritual thing each day! Lary Dewey
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