FOOD FOR THOUGHT

In this month's Ensign, President Uchdorf explains the aerodynamic principle of lift: "Lift happens when air passes over the wings of an airplane in such a way that the pressure underneath is greater than the pressure above the wing. When the upward lift exceeds the downward pull of gravity, the plane rises from the ground and achieves flight."

"In a similar way, we can create lift in our spiritual life. When the force that is pushing us heavenward is greater than the temptations and distress that drag us downward, we can ascend and soar into the realm of the Spirit."

Then in Psalms we learn to set our goals even higher: "Unto thee, O Lord, do I lift my soul" (Psalm 25:1) and "I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the Lord" (Psalm 121:1-2)

"We lift our eyes toward the God of Heaven by cultivating our own personal spirituality. We do it by living in harmony with the father; the Son, our Savior; and the Holy Ghost. We do it by striving to be truly "submissive, meek, humble, patient, full of love, willing to submit to all things which the Lord seeth fit to inflict upon us, even as a child doth submit to his father."

President Uchdorf goes on to explain one particular principle that helps us to achieve lift: prayer. "Prayer has the power to elevate is from our worldly cares, to lift us up through clouds of despair and darkness into a bright and clear horizon."

"Prayer helps us transcend the stormy times. It gives us a glimpse of that blue sky that we cannot see from our earthly vantage point, and it reveals to us another vista--a glorious spiritual horizon filled with hope and the assurance of the bright blessings the Lord has promised to those who love and follow Him."

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