Power of a Question

 Alot has been on my mind lately but in the forefront is the Prophet Joseph Smith! Joseph had a question! He used that question to compel him to go to the woods and ask God which church he should join. This was a huge act of faith on his part because he had never before prayed vocally. When he went to the place where he had perviously designed he began to pray. I love his words at this point, he says, "I saw a pillar of light, exactly over my head, above the brightness of the sun, which decended gradually until it fell upon me. When the light rested upon me I saw two personages who brightness and glory defy all description standing above me in the air. One of them spake unto me, calling me by name, and said pointing to the other, This is my Beloved Son...Hear Him." As a missionary we receit that every morning during our study time. I love to ponder the significance of what Joseph Smith expericened and the impact that it has! The question that he had played a huge impact in history! His prayer opened the heavens! Heavenly Father spoke to his children! Previous to this the Heavens were only closed because man didn't ask questions of God! They relyed on their own logic rather than asking Him. Josephs prayer  showed that God does in fact speak to his children on Earth and answers questions. Questions are what lead us to act and search for answers. The problem that often arises is when questions come but an answer isn't persued! God gives us questions not to confuse us but to help us strengthen our testimony in him. With that being said some questions I feel won't be answered in this life and require the asker to walk by faith, until the answer does come! I am so grateful for questions! The answers to my own questions have strenghened my relationship with my Heavenly Father and confirmed my faith in him and his love! I know that questions, when saught correctly, are divine and help us to grow! I know Joseph Smith was a true prophet! He was prepared to do what he did! God doesn't close the Heavens, Man do when they stop asking questions!The power of a question leads to answers and actions!