Sister Ann Elgaaen in Houston, Texas South: February 24, 2020 Insturment in God's Hands

This week I read in Alma chapter 26 (which Is one of the best chapters in the entire book of mormon). Ammon, a humble servant of the lord is explaining his purpose for serving a mission.

He states: "Yea, I know that I am nothing; as to my strength I am weak; therefore I will not boast of myself, but I will boast of my God, for in his strength I can do all things; yea, behold, many mighty miracles we have wrought in this land, for which we will praise his name forever."

Ammon knows that we are nothing without god, but with him, we can change lives.

I was prompted to write this little "story" or poem based off being an instrument in gods hands.

Here it goes:

I was an ordinary instrument who's strings were wound too tight; though many have tried to play me, the notes never seemed to come out right.

I dreamed of being famous, in the hands of a rock star, but paint and polish, though very pretty, had never brought me far.

When people passed right by me, I couldn't help but lift my chin. I hoped they notice my potential and carefully take me in.

But weeks turned to years and I slowly became discouraged, Dust had collected on my frame and I quickly lost all courage.

Then a man approached me, and he looked me up and down, "You are priceless" He whispered quietly, "Let me wipe away your frown".

As he gathered me in his arms, I felt all broken pieces mend. "Dont worry my child, I have a place for you to tend."

He carried me to a building and quietly opened up the door. To my surprise those who stood around me seemed humble, meek and poor.

I had pictured my grand moment and this wasn't really it, but as the musician started playing, I realized how I fit.

This man took my imperfections and worked around my flaws. He strummed a tune so glorious that heads turned to see the cause.

Men and women gathered around us, their faces changing in the light. I let the man strum even louder, filling the room with all his might.

I hope the simple music will make it across the land, for today I was choosen as an instrument in Gods hand.

Many people try their hardest to get thousands of likes on photos they post and others try to become famous and rich, but I know that a Million dollars is worth nothing compared to the value of one of gods children.

It is because of the saviors atonement that we have so much value and worth. Without his sacrifice we would die both physically and spiritually. We would be sentenced to an eternal life of misery, but because heavenly father loves us, he sent his perfect son to atone for us. Through him (and only through him) we can become something greater.

"The worth of a soul is great in the sight of God" (D&C 18:10). Heavenly father knows our full potential. Where people around us see so clearly our flaws and mistakes, he sees his beloved son or daughter.

God loves you perfectly. He can love you perfectly, because he knows you perfectly.

So dont become discouraged when those who represent the world overlook your potential. Soon enough, the lord will lift you into his arms and play a song so glorious that it will be bound to touch someone's heart.

You are priceless!