Faith

I was looking for photos to post on the blog and this one caught my eye.  One because I can't believe how big Addie is getting, but two because the vastness of the ocean is just so amazing. 

 Something about the stars at night, the ocean depths, and the grandeur of the mountain peaks; while making you feel small, they also speak to the heart of our eternal potential.  At church yesterday the question was posed: what is the worth of a human soul?  

I was thinking it is greater than, it is more than.  The profound answer given from the heart of the lesson:

The worth of a human soul is it's capacity to become like god.  

Kyler gave a talk in Sacrament meeting on how repentance brings us closer to Christ, and he started his talk with the meaning of faith - for his talk faith being trust more specifically trust in Jesus Christ.  Trust that he loves us, wants what is best for us, and of course in the venue of repentance: that he will forgive us.

As I was thinking about this definition of faith - Trust in.  I wondered if I was living a life that gave other's trust in me.  Can my children trust me that I have their best interests at heart, do they really truly know that.  Do they know they are loved unconditionally and when they desire to make a change along the roads of progress, do they know I will quickly forgive them and do all in my power to help with that change.  

Well I certainly hope they know, but by asking the question I wanted to make sure the answer was one I wanted.  So this week I am going to show and tell my children about their infinite worth.  As vast as the ocean, the sky at night, and the mountain peaks, is the potential I believe they have - that every human soul has, but as they are in my care, I'm going to focus on them.  That doesn't mean I will give them everything they want, but I will Love them without boundary and I will make a greater effort to make sure they understand the limitless love I have, that they may more easily feel the love their savior has for them.  As I work within the walls of my home, I will then extend this to my coworkers, my patients, those I meet on the street, my ward members - so that each person I meet has a glimpse of the worth of a human soul by the way I treat them.  Those that are in a place to trust me, can put that trust in me; fully knowing I will serve them in whatever capacity I am able.

So this week, What do you think is the worth of a human soul, who puts their trust in you and what do you plan on doing with that trust?