Christmas was wonderful! I was reminded the Real meaning of Christmas. Sar was so excited about her new mp3 player. But not sooo excited that she forgot the meaning of Christmas. In my hubbub of cleaning up after lunch and with my ears half in and out of listening she and I had the following conversation.
S - Mom, I think I could almost spend my whole day listening to my Mp3 player.
M - You really could if you wanted to. That is what Christmas day is all about.
S - (so matter of fact and really sincere) No. That's not what Christmas is all about.
M - What is it about? (I'm thinking about her gifts and her wanting to enjoying them all Christmas day).
S- It's about Jesus.
M - (I stop and look up from cleaning) Yes. (pause) You are right. Christmas is about Jesus.
Thank you for being so forthright. Christmas is about Jesus.
Thursday, December 25, 2008
Monday, November 17, 2008
Go and Do
I know Heavenly Father loves us because He continues to provide answers and solutions to all life's questions and problems. He will never give up on us. He will always listen to our pleas, to our struggles, to our joys, to our hopes and desires and He will always provide a way for us to find happiness.
On Sunday, during sacrament meeting, I found answers I was seeking. The speakers were asked to teach on the principles outlined in the pamphlets Family Finance and Family Home Storage. Here are the things I gleaned most: 1. If God commands and I follow it, I will receive the promises attached to that command because He is bound to His word. 2. If God's command seems bigger than me or my ability, and often it does, I can do what He commands because he has promised that he will always prepare a way to accomplish what he commands. 3. I can always trust Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ because they love us and we are their greatest interest.
On Sunday, during sacrament meeting, I found answers I was seeking. The speakers were asked to teach on the principles outlined in the pamphlets Family Finance and Family Home Storage. Here are the things I gleaned most: 1. If God commands and I follow it, I will receive the promises attached to that command because He is bound to His word. 2. If God's command seems bigger than me or my ability, and often it does, I can do what He commands because he has promised that he will always prepare a way to accomplish what he commands. 3. I can always trust Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ because they love us and we are their greatest interest.
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Saturday, February 2, 2008
We Thank Thee O God for a Prophet...
What an emotional and yet beautiful week. I have reflected on the life of and the lessons taught by our dear past Prophet President Gordon B. Hinckley. I marvel at his love for all of humanity, his quick wit and good humor, his total faith in God and Jesus Christ. I marvel at his constant and persistent way of moving forward. I have reflected on his ability to find the positive in life, yes,this life.
I love President Hinckley.
His counsel to "do your best" are encouraging words to me. His call to read the Book of Mormon is being heeded and I feel my Savior near. His plea to prepare by putting away food storage and getting out of debt feel challenging and yet, as our little family is "doing our best" to heed this counsel, we feel his promises are sure. One step at a time.
I know he was the prophet for our time and feel very blessed that I can live now and that he is MY prophet. And in that same breath, I feel secure knowing that President Hinckley's death is not the end of living prophets. WOW! I am thankful for Living Prophets who walk and talk with God and Jesus Christ. And in days, we again will have another living Prophet, President Thomas S. Monson whom I will love and pray for as he "guides us in these latter-days".
I love President Hinckley.
His counsel to "do your best" are encouraging words to me. His call to read the Book of Mormon is being heeded and I feel my Savior near. His plea to prepare by putting away food storage and getting out of debt feel challenging and yet, as our little family is "doing our best" to heed this counsel, we feel his promises are sure. One step at a time.
I know he was the prophet for our time and feel very blessed that I can live now and that he is MY prophet. And in that same breath, I feel secure knowing that President Hinckley's death is not the end of living prophets. WOW! I am thankful for Living Prophets who walk and talk with God and Jesus Christ. And in days, we again will have another living Prophet, President Thomas S. Monson whom I will love and pray for as he "guides us in these latter-days".
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