Why NOT Me?

During this week's assignments, I read from The Ministry of Business by Steven Hitz and James Ritchie. Both authors, with their wives as their partners, have built very successful businesses, and they have mentored others to do likewise. In chapter four of the book, Mr. Ritchie mentions "The Formula" that he created that would lead him to find the success he sought. He is then quoted as saying, "If God would allow these principles of success to work on a polio stricken, stuttering, chicken farmer from Heber, Utah (speaking of himself), then why wouldn't He do the same for you?"

Mr. Ritchie's statement seemed to really speak to me this week. I scoured LDS.com, searching for a Conference talk (that I just KNOW I heard recently) that had that very same theme. Unfortunately, I was not able to find the talk that I thought I was looking for. I then had another thought.

This time, I didn't need to hear words of counsel from our Church leaders; I needed to receive this revelation on my own. I am a child of my Heavenly Father, my Lord and King. It struck me that I have been blessed with many talents and abilities that will help me succeed. In fact, God loves me, He wants me to prosper, and He will help me. Knowing who I am, who I am NOT to be successful? Why NOT me?