Mormon 8:26-41
Generations are affected by the choices you make. Your decisions today determine your destiny. In a day when some people might be inclined to abandon faith in the face of great difficulties, Moroni's words teach us to see miracles and revelations as evidence that God is the same yesterday, today, and forever. Although the spiritual and social conditions in the world may be in a state of constant change and decline, God's covenant people can have full confidence that He is eternally the same.
Some notes from these verses: The Book of Mormon will come in a day when it shall be said miracles are done away. It shall come even as if one shall speak from the dead (v.26). The way the Book of Mormon came forth is a miracle and the book teaches of the miracles of God to the obedient and faithful. The Book of Mormon has been a miracle in my life! ... look ye unto the revelations of God...(v.33). The Lord hath shown unto me great and marvelous things concerning that which must shortly comes (v.34). Jesus has shown you unto me and I know your doings (v.35). What kind of "pollutions" do you you see in the world today? Do we love money more than we love serving and caring for others, especially the poor (v.37)? Are we ashamed to bear testimony and stand as a witness of Christ or do we look for opportunities to do so everyday? Just some food for thought.
GC: Serve by Elder Carl B. Cook
"As we serve, we draw closer to God. We come to know Him in
ways that we otherwise might not. Our faith in Him increases.
Our problems are put into perspective. Life becomes more
satisfying. Our love for others increases, as well as our desire
to serve. Through this blessed process, we become more like God,
and we are better prepared to return to Him."
GC: Lest Thou Forget by Elder Ronald A. Rasband
"Jesus Christ knows about fierce struggles and trials.
He gave His life for us. His final hours were brutal, beyond
anything we can comprehend, but His sacrifice
for each one of us was the ultimate expression of
His pure love."
GC: God Shall Wipe Away All Tears by Elder Evan A. Schmutz
"When we view the difficult experiences of life through the lens of faith in Christ, we are able to see that there can be godly
purpose in our suffering. The faithful can experience the
truth of Peter's seemingly contradictory counsel.
He wrote 'If ye suffer for righteousness sake, happy are ye.'"
1 Peter 3:14
We have about 1 1/2 inches of snow, and more is falling. Sometimes I think it's falling but it's just blowing off the trees.
James took this picture of the sunrise.
It looks like powdered sugar on the mountains and ground.
James and I drove into town this morning to get the oil changed in our car at Walmart. It snowed on us most of the way and much of the time we were there. While the car was being serviced, we walked over to Firehouse Subs for lunch. Btw it was freezing outside. We saw our missionaries, the ones that stood us up for dinner on the 19th, at Firehouse. James went over and spoke with them.
We were going to stop on the way home for some hot and sour soup but for some reason, we forgot. It made me quite sad when I got home and was soupless.
We finished "Justice of Affliction" on the way home. Book number seven is called "United We Stand."
For FHE we listened to Elder Schmutz's conference talk, "God Shall Wipe Away All Tears." I watched "A Bunny for Christmas" while working on my blog. It is one of my favorites. I think Florence Henderson should have gotten an Emmy for her performance!
Kim sent me some of the pictures she took of Ian, Sheri and their kids for their Christmas cards. I love them!
When I say I love them I mean the pictures and
most especially the family!
Who needs a professional photographer
when they have Kim!
