Waterbending is the ability to manipulate water in all it's many forms. From regular old H2O to plants, clouds, sweat (kinda gross), mud, blood (disturbing and sinister), and basically any liquid you could imagine. Waterbending can also manipulate external thermal energy and can be used to heal. The ability is very dependant on the amount of water available, thus many Waterbenders cary water for bending with them on long journeys.
Okay, not only is this the coolest style (seriously, my mind is made up), but I love the whole basis of it. Defense into a powerful offense. Turning the enemies attacks against themselves. Not only is that "so totally WICKED!", but it's how I like to look at life.
Satan, the bugger, loves to throw us all sorts of attacks. He never stops and it never ceases to amaze me at how many tricks he has up his sleeve. One smart cookie. But, we can turn his attacks against him.
1"And if thou shouldst be cast into the pit, or into the hands of murderers, and the sentence of death passed upon thee; if thou be cast into the deep; if the billowing surge conspire against thee; if fierce winds become thine enemy; if the heavens gather blackness, and all the elements combine to hedge up the way; and above all, if the very jaws of hell shall gape open the mouth wide after thee, know thou, my son, that all these things shall give thee experience, and shall be for thy good."
Whoa ho ho! Read it again, just to fully grasp the concept (and pure awesomeness of the verses). All of the trials, sorrows, and everything we face can be for our benefit. We will beat all our "foe." Satan's attacks and efforts can be converted into means of strengthening ourselves. Making his attacks, in a sense, our own. For example, Satan may tell you not to worry about reading your scriptures. You don't have to do that every day. But, as he tells you that, you can turn it into a push to read them. And, as we all know, reading your scriptures builds up your spiritual strength and helps you fight temptation.2 "And then, if thou endure it well, God shall exalt thee on high; thou shalt triumph over all thy foes."
Let us all learn to take the attacks of Satan and use them for our benefit. Don't let him win the battle. Keep up your defenses and use his attacks. We can, and will, triumph! Be a Waterbender!
3 comments:
I decided I need to employ all of these qualities to be the best missionary, and person I can be. Each style of bending offers important attributes.
We all need to bring them together, and be Avatars. :)
I absolutely love this! And not just because I love Avatar :) I especially liked the part where you talked about taking things that Satan is trying to get you not to do and trying even harder to do them. I just had an experience like that at youth conference, and it is so true.
You. Rock. My socks. And blow my mind! You are totally awesome as is this post. How do you help remind yourself to do the things like read your scriptures every day?
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