Coincidence...

I think not...

My mind has been reeling on this subject as I have fallen in and out of sick, flu-like delirium. A few days ago I attended a meeting and when a lady found out I was actually in her stake, she chastised me for not going to a family ward.

Over a period of 30-some-odd minutes I chatted with her and as she listened to my reasoning and experiences, the light bulb turned on for her. The singles ward was where I was supposed to be.

In thinking back on this experience, I think about all the opportunities I would have missed had I not followed the Spirit. Today I sat in a meeting with some pretty influential people and thought about the path that led me there.

The Spirit has guided me to this organization because of the Bishop of my ward. I will have the opportunity to influence change through the talents the Lord has given me.

But none of this would have happened had I not sought the Lord's council. Elder Bednar said:
"Do you and I... remember to pray, both morning and night, for that which we should most desire, even the Holy Ghost? Or do we get caught up in the routine of daily living and the cares of the world and neglect this most valuable of all gifts. Receiving, recognizing, ad responding to the Holy Ghost starts with our sincere and constant desire for His companionship and influence in our lives."

I used to ask myself about coincidence, but now I just smile and know that God is looking out for me; and as I seek the companionship of the Holy Ghost, I will know that what I am doing is in accordance with God's will.