Use the 4WD

There are great lessons all around us each day to learn from. This is one I felt impressed to share. This past week, I had just taken Sydnie to story time at the library and it was great. As we were leaving and getting out on the road, I drove forward and then soon after started slipping backward on the ice and no matter how hard I gassed it, I kept slipping backward and ended up in a snow bank. I tried several things but was unsuccesful and not able to get out. So I went to call Dave and realized my phone was dead. So I went in to the library to ask to use a phone and they insisted that they would be glad to help me. So we had a team out trying to dig me out, putting salt down to gain traction, and pushing. What angels that day! It wasn't a big deal to them but all day I was beaming because of the willingness to help and goodness of others. We were working on it for a while and I was thinking the car was on auto, so the 4 wheel drive would have kicked in. But then I looked down and realized 4 wheel drive wasn't on. As soon as I pushed that, I was able to get out without a problem. That got me thinking a lot this week - what things are right in front of me that could help me that I'm not using? From a Gospel perspective, we have the word of God in the scriptures, we can communicate to Him through prayer, we have the words of the prophets and the gift of the Holy Ghost. How often do I have these things right in front of me but don't take advantage of them? This was a good question to ponder over this week. The more we use these tools Heavenly Father has given us, the better we will be able to grow, so we won't be stagnant or stuck in the ruts of the life, and eventually we will be able to reach our final destination of eternal life with Him. I am thankful for everyday lessons that come and hope I can learn and do. Put life in 4WD and everything will be okay!