"I hadn’t heard the phrase, “compensating blessings” until this year while listening to a message given by Bishop Gerald Causse. His words were like salve to a stinging wound in my soul. Never had I heard God’s mercy described in such a way. Bishop Causse explained how “…when circumstances beyond our control prevent us from fulfilling the righteous desire of our hearts, the Lord will compensate in ways that allow us to receive His promised blessings.” He also quoted Elder Maxwell who taught, “God…takes into merciful account not only our desires and performance, but also the degrees of difficulty which our varied circumstances impose upon us.”
The transcript of this episode can be found on my blog. Additionally, here are the links to resources I refer to:
"Compensating Blessings" by Bishop Gerald Causse
The widow's mite (Mark 12:41-44)
Lehi's Vision (1 Nephi 8:21-23)
