Receiving Inspiration

Something incredible happened the other day. There has been a question that has been weighing heavily on my mind for the past few weeks. It is in regard to a friend of mine that has been struggling with their testimony. I had gotten to the point that I felt cornered in as to what I should do to help. It was clear that I needed guidance like many other times in my life when I felt lost. I prayed more earnestly to my Father in Heaven then I have recently. After I inquired of the Lord what I should do I felt impressed to read Jacob 5 from the Book of Mormon. Starting in verse 49 the lord of the vineyard asks "What could I have done more for my vineyard?" Then the servant responded, "Spare it a little longer." The lord of the vineyard knew what needed to be done, he posed the question for the benefit of the servant. I had received my answer by likening the scripture to my situation (1 Nephi 19:23). In essence I need to hold in there a little longer, until I receive further direction. It wasn't the answer that I was looking for but I found peace in it knowing that He is aware of my struggles. This may seam like a simple thing, but the principles I've learned from this can be applied to larger difficulties. My testimony of both praying and reading the scriptures have been reinforced from this experience. I know that God hears and answers our prayers.