John Derek/Guidance

My sweet John Derek is struggling right now. He has a difficult time reading and we are working hard on helping him with that. Recently he has gotten more and more frustrated and he does his homework less and less. Yesterday the Lord helped me realize that he was embarrassed. His homework is different from his peers and he is embarrassed when they pull him out of class to work with him. I don't know how to help him, but I am grateful to a Father in Heaven who allows me insight and understanding that I would not normally have. I know that JD will get through this trial and will conquer.

Book of Mormon, Alma 21:15

"15 And they went forth again to declare the word, and thus they were delivered for the first time out of prison; and thus they had suffered."

They did not give up. It is interesting that they were delivered for the FIRST time out of prison. I have to wonder how many times they were imprissioned. It makes me wonder how many times I will have to deal with depression.

Book of Mormon, Alma 21:16

"16 And they went forth whithersoever they were led by the Spirit of the Lord,"

I need to listen to the Lord about my medication. I will spend some time researching and hopefully discovering what the Lord wants me to do about this. He knows my body and knows what I need.

Book of Mormon, Alma 21:23

"And he did exhort them daily,"

We all need that constant nourishment daily from the Lord. I am grateful for scripture study.

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