Friday, March 21st, 2025: Nice weather but a no-burn day, lesson prep, James's trip to the accountants, what do I need to give up? Principles of revelation

 

Frieberg, Germany

33rd operating temple

Dedicated: 29-30 June 1985

By: Gordon B. Hinckley

Book of Mormon

Jacob 5:1-18

Come Follow Me

D&C 25:10,13

"Lay aside the things of this world, and seek for the things of a better."

October General Conference

'Mortality Works'

Elder Brook P. Hales

"I recognize that life's experiences - good and bad - can teach us important lessons. I now know and bear testimony that mortality works! I hope that as a result of the sum of my life's experiences - good and bad - I have compassion for innocent victims of another's actions and empathy for the downtrodden."

It was a nice day today, and there was no wind! James is upset because he wanted to burn some branches but when he called the Vernon Fire Department there was an automated message saying it was a no burn day. He is so frustrated as he trims trees and the burn pile grows bigger and bigger, and I grow more frustrated seeing branches on the ground and dead trees out in the field.

Spent a good portion of the morning working on my lesson. I read an article by former General Relief Society President Linda K. Burton, "Priesthood Power - Available to All". I love this quote by Sister Burton: "Priesthood authority is conferred by ordination, but priesthood power is available to all. Righteousness is the qualifier for each of us to invite priesthood power into our lives."

I worked on my handouts much of the afternoon and evening. I finished 35 and have 21 more to go. 

James made a trip into the accountants today. We had two tax checks returned because they gave us the wrong address. James had to go in to get new envelopes from them so he could mail the checks again.

After reading President Nelson's talk, "Spiritual Treasures" as a part of my lesson preparation I have been thinking about this quote:

" Part of this endeavor will require you to put aside many things of this world. Sometimes we speak almost casually about walking away from the world with its contention, pervasive temptations, and false philosophies. But truly doing so requires you to examine your life meticulously and regularly. As you do so, the Holy Ghost will prompt you about what is no longer needful, what is no longer worthy of your time and energy." 

I gave up diet soda for my last lesson. For this lesson I need to think about it and pray about it and decide how I can better use my time to become closer to the Lord and more righteous. 

Notes & Quotes

"Pray in the name of Jesus Christ about your concerns, your fears and weaknesses, the very longings of your heart, and then listen. Write the thoughts that come to your mind. Record your feelings and follow through with actions you are prompted to take. As you repeat this process day after day, month after month, year after year, you will 'grow in the principle of revelation.'" (President Russell M. Nelson, "Revelation for the Church, Revelation for Our Lives", AGC 2018). 

I keep this quote in my prayer journal and strive to do what President Nelson says everyday in my personal morning prayers.

And I was so looking forward to seeing it, but if this

is true, I won't be going.

Tim's daughter Melanie in Nauvoo with

friends.

Denise, Aunt Gene, Vickie, and Denise's mom Peg.

I was taking the picture. This was a great visit with

Aunt Gene. I don't remember the year.