More Than You Deserve

The theme for Fast and Testimony Meeting on Sunday seemed to be: Recognizing One's Blessings Amidst Trials.

I shared with the branch these thoughts:

I was thinking about a quote I had read a long time ago. In a certain culture (I can't remember which), one of the strongest curses you could wish on someone was to say, "May you get what you deserve."

At the time I remember thinking, "Huh? I can think of way stronger curses than that. Boils on your unmentionables. --Now THAT sounds like a strong curse."

But (as is the case when one is going through struggle), I have since been pondering on things..and that quote came to mind. It occurred to me, what if I only got what I deserved? Now, I've done some good things in my life, but I've made quite a few mistakes, too. What if I only received what I have 'earned' in life?

Luckily, I have a Heavenly Father who loves me enough to give me MORE than I deserve. And who often reminds me that the price of His Son -- included me.

I am so grateful that I can always count on receiving more.