It was a time when I was weighed down by various worries and troubles. I felt so weary and burdened that I wanted to give up—even on the blessings of God. Around that time, during a sermon, a verse was shared that brought to mind the path of suffering our Father walked before us:
“But first he must suffer many things and be rejected by this generation.” Lk 17:25
I reflected that we, who are full of faults, deserve to suffer, but our Father, who is without sin, walked this path of suffering first for our sake. Our Mother, too, walked this path before us and continues to walk it even now.
In that moment, the weight of my worries and anxieties melted away like snow in the sun. I’ve found renewed courage and strength to face whatever trials may come. No longer hesitating, I will carry out the mission entrusted to me as a prophet with resolve, always remembering our Heavenly Father and Mother who walk before us.