THERE IS HOPE SHINING BRIGHTLY BEFORE US
Today was a great day. I went to church and was able to renew my covenants with my Heavenly Father and reflect on my relationship with him. I appreciate that time to reflect and remember. Elder Joseph Fielding Smith calls sacrament meeting "the most sacred, the most holy of all the meetings of the Church." (Doctrines of Salvation, Bruce R McKonkie, 2:340) There is a talk given by Elder Holland where he says "...this ordinance commemorating our escape from the angel of darkness should be taken more seriously than it sometimes is. It should be powerful, reverent, reflective moment. It should encourage spiritual feelings and impressions. As such it should not be rushed. It is not something to 'get over' so that the real purpose of a sacrament meeting can be pursued. This IS the real purpose of the meeting." (General Conference October 1995, Sunday morning session) I was grateful I had the opportunity to remember and renew today.
Then my roomates Trina and Ericka and our friend Carol had dinner before we headed to a fireside by the same Elder Holland mentioned above.
He shared a great message, comparing the experience the Prophet Joseph Smith had in Liberty Jail to challenges we face in our lives. He spoke of how we will all spend time in our own Liberty Jail's-hard times in our lives. Along with that thought, he said that 'EVERY experience can become a redemptive experience IF we stay close to the Lord."
Elder Hollands Talk (available at this link in about a week for viewing and listening)
Something else Elder Holland said "The path of righteousness has always led one way or another through the Garden of Gethsemane." He spoke of the trials, but he also spoke of HOPE-how the load we are called to bear sometimes is heavy, but it would be alot heavier if it wasn't for the sacrifice of Jesus Christ which makes possible that he lightens our loads. That God has not forgotten us. He reminded us that even during the trying times we can still receive light and revelation in our lives. I am so grateful for these truths-that can give guidance and light in a mist of darkness.
Then my roomates Trina and Ericka and our friend Carol had dinner before we headed to a fireside by the same Elder Holland mentioned above.
He shared a great message, comparing the experience the Prophet Joseph Smith had in Liberty Jail to challenges we face in our lives. He spoke of how we will all spend time in our own Liberty Jail's-hard times in our lives. Along with that thought, he said that 'EVERY experience can become a redemptive experience IF we stay close to the Lord."
Elder Hollands Talk (available at this link in about a week for viewing and listening)
Something else Elder Holland said "The path of righteousness has always led one way or another through the Garden of Gethsemane." He spoke of the trials, but he also spoke of HOPE-how the load we are called to bear sometimes is heavy, but it would be alot heavier if it wasn't for the sacrifice of Jesus Christ which makes possible that he lightens our loads. That God has not forgotten us. He reminded us that even during the trying times we can still receive light and revelation in our lives. I am so grateful for these truths-that can give guidance and light in a mist of darkness.
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