Helaman 5

v 40: "...What shall we do, that this cloud of darkness may be removed from overshadowing us?"

v 41: "...You must repent, and cry unto the voice, even until ye shall have faith in Christ...; and when ye shall do this, the cloud of darkness shall be removed from overshadowing you."

v 42: "And it came to pass that they all did begin to cry unto the voice of him who had shaken the earth...."

v 43: " And it came to pass that when they cast their eyes about, and saw that the cloud of darkness was dispersed from overshadowing them, behold, they saw that they were encircled about, yea every soul, by a pillar of fire.

v 44: "...Yea, they were as if in the midst of a flaming fire, yet it did harm them not...; and they were filled with that joy which is unspeakable and full of glory.

v 45: "And behold, the Holy Spirit of God did come down from heaven, and did enter into their hearts, and they were filled as if with fire, and they could speak forth marvelous words."

v 46: "And it came to pass that there came a voice unto them, yea, a pleasant voice, as if it were a whisper, saying:

v 47: Peace, peace be unto you, because of your faith in my Well Beloved, who was from the foundation of the world."

v 48: "...and behold, they saw the heavens open; and angels came down out of heaven and ministered unto them."

v 49: "...and they were bidden to go forth and marvel not, neither should they doubt."

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Sometimes, life just stinks.

Things don't always turn out the way you've wanted, or have planned or dreamed.

You can be overshadowed by darkness, and not know what to do.

You can be surrounded by fire, and not have to feel it; 

only in your heart can the fire of the truth, and His gospel burn.

And when you feel as though you can't go any longer, or take one more step; 

He will always be there, to open the heavens and whisper offerings of peace and love.