Hartford, Connecticut
155th operating temple
Dedicated: 20 Nov 2016
By: Henry B. Eyring
Book of Mormon
Alma 36:25-37:10
*How has God delivered you from your trials?
D&C
81:1-3
Come Follow Me
D&C 81-83 "Where Much is Given Much Is Required"
Introduction
Newel K. Whitney and the United Firm, 'Revelation in Context'
Jesse Gause Counselor to the Prophet, 'Revelation in Context'
April General Conference
'Eternity's Great Gifts: Jesus Christ's Atonement, Resurrection & Restoration' Elder Gerrit W. Gong
Atonement
'The Infinite Atonement'
Lesson
'Your Repentance Doesn't Burden Jesus Christ: It Brightens His Joy'
Sister Tamara W. Runia
Other
'The Holy Covenants' Anthony Sweat, "The Taste of Eternity"
A.S.K. - 'Personal Preparation to Meet the Savior' Elder Dale G. Renlund
Liahona
'Follow Him' Eva Witesman
'Look Unto Christ'
Up at 3:59. I am always happy when I am a little ahead of the game. Today is an exciting day. Baby Benson McKay Child is coming down from heaven to bless our family. I was so excited to receive Kacey's text and pictures after Benson was born:
Congratulations!!
I know I showed photos yesterday of James hanging my yoke but it actually happened today. My friend Janna has a cricket machine. We are going to put under the yoke the scripture reference Matthew 11:28-30. We aren't going to do the text itself because there isn't enough room.
I found a place for my larger picture of the Savior.
James worked on getting a bill ready to present to the Crane's. The printer isn't working which is driving us both crazy. One of my goals for the day was to get it fixed. With some online help I was able to get it up and running again so James can print out his invoice to the Crane's and I can print my lesson for Sunday.
Oh yes, and then there is James's letter to Rowan which I typed and printed out today so we could mail it to him. It is 2 1/2 type written pages long.
I worked on my new puzzle today, just a little bit here and there. "Out of small things proceedeth that which is great."
Tom slept most of the day, part of the time by James as is his habit.
The only person answering today's scripture question was Max. He gave a great answer:
Question: How has God delivered you from your trials?
Max: Alma felt relief and rescue after he was visited by an angel of God and could not speak, hear, or move his limbs for 3 days. It was only after he remembered and acknowledged his many sins that he felt them washed away through the forgiveness and mercy of God. I especially like Alma 36:15 where he expresses his fear of even being in the presence of God, for it was this fear that led him astray. This resonates with me. Once I let go of my fear and realized God is merciful I became a lot less burdened in the struggle of day to day life. God has delivered me from my trials in a similar way to Alma. He revealed his presence to me, not from an angel, but in looking at my many mistakes, just as Alma did in those 3 days. I sorrow from what bad decisions I've made, but also feel great joy at the opportunity for redemption. I believe I can only become the best version of myself once I accept the mistakes I made, as Alma did, and hold myself accountable for what I did wrong. God revealed the error in my ways. He showed me I can be happy with less. He is enough. I am enough. This life is not everything. The things of the world mean very little to me. Yes, I need them to survive, and I want to make my family proud, and eventually have one of my own. Family is what matters. Family and the betterment of one's self through God. These are everlasting. (This makes me tear up a little. What a sweetheart Max is!)
James and Paul did a little work on the fence today. It has been neglected for quite some time and there is still a lot more work to do when James is not so busy working for other people.
James and I both made doctors appointments today. I am seeing Dr. Craig Brady on August 7th about swelling in my feet, my heart rate in the mornings, and a prescription for thyroid meds and Tramadol.
James is seeing Dr. Sean Smithson on August 14th. I'm not sure all of the things he will be addressing at that time. He has so many issues.
I asked Rowan on his private thread today if he had a testimony of the Prophet Joseph Smith and the Restoration of the gospel. He never answered me. I sent each one of the R.E.J. boys a private text but Evan was the only one who answered me.
I am worried about James. He has a horrible cough. It may be those pains meds he was taking. He went off of them so I hope the cough disappears.
"Seek to understand the opportunity to link everything we do with our love for the Savor."
- Elder Ricardo P. Giminez, AGC 2025
O Happy Day!
Now Charlie wants a
little brother.
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