As I studied Joseph Smith’s First Vision this week, I made note of two words. What do you learn from the use of these words?
From President Eyring,
Joseph Smith’s experience is a pattern we can follow to recognize personal messages from God…
There may be many reasons God could speak so powerfully to young Joseph, but a primary reason was that his heart was ready.
A BROKEN HEART IS A PREPARED HEART
Joseph had a broken heart for at least two reasons. He wanted forgiveness of his sins and weaknesses, which he knew could only come through Jesus Christ. And he was desperate to know which of the contending churches was right and which he should join.
-Henry B Eyring, The First Vision: A Pattern for Personal Revelation, February 2020.
I think broken hearts are repentant and teachable, humble and malleable. I want a heart like Joseph.
