Saturday, February 4, 2012

Spiritual Cairns



My family and I have a tradition that whenever we go to the ocean we make cairns. Little miniature ones out of the rocks on the beach. As a district we went to Bodega Bay and I of course had to keep up the tradition and make a cairn or two. As I made them I thought of what they're used for. In short a cairn is a man made pile of stones used as a landmark. They mark trails so hikers don't lose their way. (For more information see Wikipedia.com) The more I thought about it I began to realize the connection to the gospel. We each have spiritual cairns. Things that guide us along the way to become like Heavenly Father.
So what are those things? They are the scriptures, prayer, church, the prophets, and so much more. So long as we follow the cairns (study the scriptures, pray, attend church, follow the prophets) we will have a clear path and attain exaltation.
I know that as we do the little things each and every day we will find that in time we have become like Christ and obtained perfection. I am so grateful for the little cairns in my life. I know Jesus Christ lives and he is my Savior. I know Thomas S. Monson is a living prophet. I know The Book of Mormon is true.