More thoughts about thinking

This blog originates from a conversation I had with my DH.  We were talking about 1984, by George Orwell, which led to thinking.  Previously I've written that everyone needs to be able to question and think for themselves, but as we were talking I came to the realization that everyone does this in different ways.  For example Brigham Young read the Book of Mormon, pondered, studied, questioned, prayed about it for 2 years before he was baptized, but Parley P. Pratt read it in one night and knew it was true.  Ultimately we all must learn how to think, because our goal is to become like Heavenly Father.  I came to realize though that it is a gift from Heavenly Father to be able to think things through, "To some is given one, and to some is given another, that all may be profited thereby." (D&C 46:12) For some it comes really natural, while others it takes a long time to develop.  I love that we can all learn on different levels and in different ways and be so different, but all have the same reward!!!:)