Click on the image to read Revelations 16 in the New Testament.
I find myself getting very quiet these days. When I am not occupied, I think of what is and what could be and I feel strangely serene. So many hours of my life for these past fifty four years have been spent preparing for a time such as this, that I am surprised by the quiet and accepting feelings that have washed over my heart. I also feel a lightheartedness that is actually most welcome.
On the eve of Armageddon, it feels like we all should be running around in the streets engaged in acts of desperation. Instead I find myself reconciled to whatever will be and just wanting to know how it is all going to go down.
I remember my Dad telling me that when World War Two started many people believed that the second coming of Jesus Christ was upon us, especially when the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints decided to bring the European Missionaries home, and then they brought most of the missionaries from all over the world home.
A certain prophecy had claimed that when the final battle was upon humanity, the missionaries would come home, so it was very confusing to the Mormons when they came home and then Jesus did not show up.
I suppose many religious groups have gotten the timing wrong here and there over the two thousand years since John the Revelator wrote the Book of Revelations.
As a dedicated prepper, my life has revolved around getting ready for this day, but I always supposed I would have little children around, either in the form of my own kids or my grandchildren.
Now it is just my oldest daughter and my husband and our supply of essentials. I wish my married children were more prepared, but it is what it is. Young Married couples cannot afford to stash away the one year supplies, and the reality is, most grandparents cannot afford to buy the essentials for their extended family.
All I know is that I am really looking forward to General Conference next month and to be able to hear the words of our living prophet and the Apostles of the Lord Jesus Christ as they teach and testify.
These past two years have been such a kick in the pants for humanity. When I read Revelations 16 and see the things that the Lord has planned for the wicked, I just shudder knowing how awful it will be.
If I could offer nothing else today, I would simply encourage everyone to repent.
Repent of your own sins. Own your mistakes, transgressions, and problems.
Do not look to other people to blame for the things you do that are wrong. Using the Atonement of Jesus Christ, you can make things right in your life, no matter what sin you have engaged in.
I have heard it said that we are not punished so much FOR our sins as we are BY our sins.
Reach for the perfect peace that accompanies keeping the commandments.
Live the Plan of Happiness as well as you are able and look to Heaven for the sense of wonder we can all feel knowing that we are beloved children of our Father in Heaven who loves us and wants nothing more than for us to be happy.
Reaching for exaltation is a stretch for all of us, but it can be done. I am hoping to stay strong amidst the storms of life.
I am planning to stay true to my baptismal and temple covenenants. I love the lord with all of my heart and Jesus Christ is my best friend.
I look forward to the truth continuing to come out about those who have hoisted so much death and destruction upon humanity.