Power to Do What is Expedient in Me

“Because of my learning disability, it was hard to read the words and even more difficult to understand them. I often felt embarrassed and frustrated. I didn’t like to go to Young Women because I felt inadequate. I was afraid I might be called on to read. I felt more comfortable with my family, but I continued to feel frustrated. I prayed for help and I found this scripture. Please turn with me to Moroni 7:33 … ‘And Christ hath said: If ye will have faith in me ye shall have power to do whatsoever thing is expedient in me.’ What a wonderful promise! If I would put my faith in the Lord, he would help me. He would help me to understand the scriptures. This was the key for me. One verse at a time, one day at a time, I began to understand. Even my schoolwork improved. The Book of Mormon got me through high school. I still have my learning disability and face challenges every day, but daily scripture study reminds me to have faith in my Heavenly Father.” (Hilarie Cole, Ensign, May 1995, p. 95)