Day 6: Suffer the Little Children to Come Unto Me

Who could ever resent these little darlings?

There have been times in my life when I have resented my kids being around on General Conference weekend.  I so wanted to listen to the messages and feel the Lord speaking to me.  But, how could I do that with my children playing, fighting and just being children?  It was too much noise.  Too often I found myself yelling, telling them to be quiet so I could listen.  The Spirit would be gone, like that, and I would sit fuming.  

Can we really listen to the voice of the Lord with children around?  Do we have to wait until they are old enough to be quiet?  Last night I made a decision.  I decided that my children were more important than General Conference.  I could listen to and read the messages another time, but it wasn't worth feeling angry and frustrated to insist on quiet.  And do you know what?  It was heavenly today.  I got to hear almost every talk.  I felt the Lord speaking to my heart.  I felt His Spirit in our home and there was peace here.  I missed things along the way as I took care of the children, but I didn't miss the messages that came straight to my heart.

I have to remember that children are not a hinderance in coming to Christ.  In fact, the closer I stay to them, the more I love and help them the easier it is for me to feel the Lord's love in my life.  Christ told us to become like little children.  He didn't find them an annoyance. He said, "Suffer the little children to come unto me and forbid them not."  When I say the same thing in my heart I feel His love for them and for me.

There is one more day of General Conference.  One more day to hear special witnesses of Jesus Christ.  You can watch it here.