Knotted

This is a poem that I love from President Packer's most recent conference address, "Prayer and Promptings."

With thoughtless and impatient hands

We tangle up the plans

The Lord hath wrought.

And when we cry in pain He saith,

"Be quiet, man, while I untie the knot."

What a beautiful, uncomplicated parable! I'm finally learning to loosen my grip on the knot and allow the Lord to take over. It's hard at first, but seeing the benefits that come has most effectively changed my attitude. Now it's not a matter of wondering if I should trust Him or not, it's a matter of allowing Him to do with me what He will.