"Our Heavenly Father created this beautiful earth, with all its abundance, for our benefit and use. His purpose is to provide for our needs as we walk in faith and obedience. He has lovingly commanded us to “prepare every needful thing” (see D&C 109:8) so that, should adversity come, we can care for ourselves and our neighbors and support bishops as they care for others.
"We encourage members world-wide to prepare for adversity in life by having a basic supply of food and water and some money in savings.
"We ask that you be wise as you store food and water and build your savings. Do not go to extremes; it is not prudent, for example, to go into debt to establish your food storage all at once. With careful planning, you can, over time, establish a home storage supply and a financial reserve."—The First Presidency,
All Is Safely Gathered In: Family Home Storage, Feb. 2007, 1
We are trying to live by the counsel of the prophets. We are preparing. I never knew how important it was to be prepared for all things.
We are planning to grow many things this year and I am really excited for the sharing part. This year we will be growing: 6 different types of tomatoes, pickling cucumbers, grapes, peaches, green beans, basil, parsley, oregano, red scallions, spinach, butterhead lettuce, strawberries and red leaf lettuce. Thankfully, we have built two new garden plots. This is be a blessing.
In listening to the President Dieter F. Uchtdorf. He said something pertaining to a seed. Being a good seed is only part of it all. We must nourish it. I pray that I nourish those around me.
In preparing every needful thing here is what we are doing:
My faith is like a little seed it can be mighty if I nourish it, by scripture study, prayer and constant counsel with my Savior, Jesus Christ. I pray that you will do the same. I am thankful!!
