"High expectations is
our potential and what over time we can become. We ought to accept His correction,
we ought to welcome it, because He’s leading us into greater things. But also
remember at the same time that He’s not just standing on the side saying “go do
this be better”, He’s helping us, He’s
giving us the gift of the holy ghost, He’s giving us constant help, direction,
comfort and protection. He’s got the gospel in our lives and the commandments
that are really the blessings that point the way how we go.
He knows what we can be, He knows what makes us happy, He
loves us, He’s showing us the way, He’s giving us help all along the way. He
provided the gift of repentance, we can change, we can back up and start again."
This reminds me that Heavenly Father really is our father and He wants the best for us. I understand this feeling from being a parent myself. I can see potential in my kids, I know where they can do better and how with increased effort they can achieve more and be their best selves. This makes me want to try harder and it give me comfort knowing the Lord is on my side cheering me on.
