"Christlike love is the greatest need we have on this planet in part because righteousness was always supposed to accompany it.
Pure Christlike love flowing from true righteousness can change
the world."
- Jeffrey R. Holland
When I opened the pantry this morning the mousetrap was turned over and I could see a tail sticking out. We caught the mouse! Thank goodness Darrel was here to stick in in a bag and throw him out.
Darrel and I had ham and eggs for breakfast before he left for work. He shared this picture with me before leaving.
She seems to like the bumbo seat.
Today on Facebook I was challenged by Sandra Wilhelm to share my favorite scripture. Here is what I shared:
"I don't really have one favorite scripture because I have so many that I love. One scripture that has meant a great deal to me lately is Moroni 10:32
'Yea, come unto Christ, and be perfected in Him, and deny yourselves of all ungodliness; and if ye shall deny yourselves of
all ungodliness, and love God with all your might, mind and strength, then is His grace sufficient for you, that by His grace ye may be perfect in Christ; and if by the grace of God ye are perfect in Christ, ye can in nowise deny the power of God.'
I have been pondering how I can feel the power of the Atonement in my life and what it means to be perfect in Christ. This scripture helps to answer these questions. I must repent of my sins and deny myself of all ungodliness and love God with all my might, mind, and strength. If I will do these things along with partaking of the sacrament each week and keep the covenants I make there, I can feel the power of God, or the Atonement in my life. Recently a dear friend gave me an article to read by Elder Gerrit W. Gong entitled: 'Becoming Perfect in Christ.' Elder Gong says:
'Understanding the Savior's freely given atoning love can free us from self-imposed, incorrect, and unrealistic expectations of what perfection is. Such understanding allows us to let go of fears that we are imperfect - fears that we make mistakes, fears that we are not good enough, fears that we are a failure compared to others, fears that we are not doing enough to merit His love. The Savior's freely given atoning love helps us become more forgiving and less judgmental of others and of ourselves. This love heals our relationships and gives us opportunities to love, understand, and serve as our Savior would.' "
Something else that was on Facebook today:
This is a picture of Roxy, Alex's chinchilla.
She lives in the Trezise basement so we don't get to see her to often.
I made cookies this afternoon to take to Mutual tonight. Others brought cookies and we combined them to make up five plates to take to others. We made plates for: The bishopric, Brother Mayfield, Alex Jones, Arizona Hill, and Denice Hall.
Maddie, LeeAnn, Trenda, Kyah, and
Coty in the background.
Ruth Wilhelm and Jordyn.
Kyah, Shelly, Coty and Trenda.
Coty and Trenda
We had to sample the cookies to make sure they were okay.
When I got home from Mutual I made some chili for dinner and watched the finale of "So You Think You Can Dance." Ricky and Valerie were the final two. I wanted Valerie to win, but of course it was Ricky.
