Stop, and stand still

Stop, and stand still until I command thee, and I will provide means whereby thou mayest accomplish the thing which I have commanded thee. D&C 5:34

The Lord provides a way for us to do all that he wants us to do and become, all that he wants us to become, if we will “stop, and stand still.” That means listening to the promptings of the spirit and seeking the guidance of the Lord. It implies trusting the Lord, knowing that “all things work together for good to them that love God” (Romans 8:28). Nephi of old had complete confidence that the Lord would prepare a way for him to do all he needed to do (1 Nephi 3:7). He was led every step of the way because he was faithful in keeping the commandments, remained humble and receptive to the whisperings of the Spirit, and exercised sufficient courage to do the will of the Lord. Certainly, we must be proactive and anxiously engaged in good causes, but we must also “stop, and stand still,” waiting patiently on the Lord and trusting his purposes. (Robert L. Millet and Lloyd D. Newell. Draw Near Unto Me: Daily Reflections on the Doctrine and Covenants. 20)