How often I day I think, "Heavenly Father do you really want me to do it that way? Because I'm pretty sure I like it this way better." Throughout my life I feel I have had to learn the same lesson over and over again: Heavenly Father knows me better and has a better view of what's ahead for me. As I read Jacob 4 the other day I was reminded of this again. 

I found myself down on my knees asking Heavenly Father for some guidance, starting with a resounding "why?" I opened my scriptures and came to Jacob 4:10

"Wherefore, brethren, see not to counsel the Lord, but to take counsel from his hand. For behold ye yourselves know that he counseleth in wisdom, and in justice, and in great mercy, over all his works."

I can't figure out the reason this lesson seems to be so hard to grasp. Not only does our Heavenly Father knows what's best for us, but Christ's hands bear the markings. When Jesus Christ atoned for us, He felt exactly what we feel, went through what we go through in the way we go through it. Shouldn't He then be more than capable to counsel us? 

This year, as we make our resolutions, why not ask Him what He would have us do to draw closer to Him?