On the docket

There are things you pray about, yes.

Are there are things that are so serious in your life or mind that it might require more than just prayers?

What am I talking about?

We had accomplished some work for the Lord Jesus Christ and were happy about what had been done because the work would prove to be a benefit in the future for many others. The accomplishment gave a good feeling.

But there was a problem from my point of view. Well, at least for me from my perspective. I had the desire to allow a few others to benefit, but they were not within the prescribed parameters to benefit and I saw no way to make this happen.

After much meditation, thought and prayer the answer was given. Before we get to that, we need to understand something.

There is a council of the Gods, there is order in the Heavens. Yes, the Lord Jesus Christ is our Savior and God. Our Father is our God also. But like Abraham 4:26 declares:

“And the Gods took counsel among themselves….”

D&C 121:32 shows this even better:

“According to that which was ordained in the midst of the Council of the Eternal God of all other gods before this world was….”

I feel like such a neophyte in my understandings, but this blasted at my spirit, my Holy Ghost. There are councils in the heavens and they do determine “things.” I knew this, but didn’t really understand it.

I know of a person who was appointed unto death (D&C 42:48). Yes when we have accomplished what we were sent here to do our death is appointed, and this person was at that point. That is until someone that understood these things and also had the ability and right to approach the Council of the Gods changed it.

From this story I knew that just maybe I could get something “there” before the council. I felt there was no way I was at the level to get myself a “hearing” in front of a council of Gods, but I do know someone that can. I knew that I could ask my Savior to be my advocate. In 1 John 2:1 it states that He is our advocate:

“My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous.”

I asked my Advocate to come. He did. I told him what my desires were and why I had them. I plead my case before Him. Once that was done, I asked Him to plead it before the Council. He said He would.

A few days later I found myself working with my sighted friend. I asked for a witness that my Lord Jesus Christ had taken my petition to the Council of the Gods of Light.

“He has and it’s on the docket,” she replied.

Like I’ve said, I’m a simpleton. But the fact that my petition had actually made it onto the “docket” thrilled my heart. Now I needed patience. There is much going on in this world and my thoughts went something like: “Why in the world would they take time for my pittance of a petition with all hell breaking loose here on earth?”

My sighted friend went on to say that the Father had gotten involved and said there would be requirements that would needed to be met if it was passed.

Now I was thrilled and terrified. Why did “He” get involved? You mean the scriptures are true? Even He, the Father, knows us and cares about the “little” desires of our hearts? He really knows us and our desires, and is concerned about us enough to get involved?

Several days later I was informed it had been approved. I asked my sighted friend for a witness and got it. I was told it did have the stipulations that Father had talked about.

Praise God and Hallelujah!!!!!

They do care about each of us, individually. More than we realize or understand. This creation is amazing, they are amazing. There was so much assimilated in this experience. Yes that they do care. We can change their minds. (Who knew?)

The understanding that we are learning at all levels blew me away. I get that we are here to learn and grow. So why are there councils of Gods? Does our Father allow councils of minor Gods so they can also learn to be like Him? How to govern? Interesting concept.

Most of all I gave gratitude to my Lord Jesus Christ for being my Advocate, my Friend and Savior. I’m grateful for a gracious Father that cares about the petition of this small speck of mortal dust, me.

Gratitude and thanks are also given to the Council for putting such a small thing on their docket, listening and allowing it to be.

How are those callouses on your knees? It is my witness that the Lord Jesus Christ is your Advocate and will work with and for you. Just ask in righteousness and faith.