Patience

We may not be 4 years old but I know that this experiment applies to us all. Only 30% of the children were able to wait to see their reward double. I find this to be like Heavenly Father. What may seem like a life time to a child (15 minutes), may feel like seconds to a parent taking a "time out." How many times Heavenly Father has said, "wait 15 minutes and your reward will double!" but we can't wait that long. We think we know what is best. Not knowing/remembering we can't see the whole picture like Heavenly Father can.

"What started as a simple experiment with children and marshmallows became a landmark study suggesting that the ability to wait—to be patient—was a key character trait that might predict later success in life."

This saying stuck with me the first time I saw this video. Everyone wants to be successful in life. And a servant of the Lord has told us how we can achieve this. Be patient!!  Believe me, I know this is not easy. But I also know that Heavenly Father isn't going to give us anything we cannot handle.

"And it came to pass that I, Nephi, said unto my father: I will go and do the things which the Lord hath commanded, for I know that the Lord giveth no commandments unto the children of men, save he shall prepare a way for them that they may accomplish the thing which he commandeth them." 1 Nephi 3:7 

I know we have a Loving Heavenly Father who wants us to succeed. And we can do this by following President Uchtdorf's advice by keeping the commandments, trusting God- serving Him, having faith and hope in Him and NEVER give up.