Nephi was young, but he wanted to know the mysteries of God. He wanted to believe and to serve. So he prayed and God answered him. Age doesn't matter when it comes to seeking the Lord. If we are young and think we have little to offer, no wisdom to share, that no one will listen to us, if we think that God doesn't have time for us because he is busy working with people who are better prepared or more accomplished...well that's just not true. Seeking Him early (in the day, and in life) is wonderful and amazing and He will answer and teach and direct you. Look at Nephi.
And what about if we are old, and feel like we are irrelevant and have missed the boat. Well that's not true either. The Lord is always there with open arms and will teach you and direct you and help you to change and be more like Him, and you can be an agent for change in other's lives as well. Which is even more rewarding. Sharing the good news is the natural desire of a disciple's heart, with our families and children and loved ones, and with friends and strangers and enemies. We are never to old, or frail, or out of touch to do that.
And what if we are in between. The sweet spot where you "should be" vigorous and productive, wise and stalwart. What if you are there and you don't think you are those things and that you aren't good enough? Well, that's not true either. We are each good enough. All the Lord asks is that we give Him our hearts. He will teach us right where we are, He will come to us right where we are, He will lift us right where we are, and He loves us right where we are, and where we were, and where we will be.
Oh how I love my God, and my Savior, Jesus Christ. What goodness and mercy is ours to be received. It's incredible.
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