Montevideo, Uruguay
103rd operating temple
Dedicated: 18 Mar 2001
By: Gordon B. Hinckley
What should I pray for?
Bible Dictionary, "Prayer," paragraph 3
Even in the times of the Judges, the children of Israel did not forget to cry unto the Lord, and a model of prayer is furnished by Hannah (1 Sam. 2:1). Samuel was recognized by his nation to be characteristically a man of prayer ( 1 Sam. 7:5; 8;12:19, 23; Ps. 99:6).David's Psalms, and the Psalms generally, breathe the highest spirit of prayer. The nation that possessed them must have been rich in teachers and examples of prayer. Remarkable prayers were prayed by Solomon (1 Kgs. 8); Hezekiah (2 Kgs. 19:14, etc.; Isa. 38:9, etc.); Ezra (Ezra 9:5); the Levites (Neh. 9:5, etc.); and Daniel (Dan. 9:3, etc.). "Making many prayers" was a part of the corrupt religion of Israel under the later kings (Isa. 1:15) and a marked feature of the religion of the Pharisees (Matt. 6:5; 23:14).
Jesus Christ betrayal of
Matthew 10:4
Sion the Canaanite, and Judas Iscariot, who also betrayed him.
Book of Mormon
Mosiah 9:1-19
* How can we relate this story of Zeniff and his people to our own lives?
- I can relate to Zeniff because I have been over-zealous at times in doing things my way, and have been slow to remember the Lord. Remembering past blessings helps us to wake up.. and recall the times the Lord has delivered us, and we can once again call upon God and ask for His help. When we are faithful we can receive the help we need to overcome sin, adversity and to warn us of spiritual dangers. How grateful I am that we have a God that believes in 2nd, 3rd, and 4th chances.. How grateful I am that between my sins and adversity is a variety of mistakes and errors and that with the gift of the Atonement, I can right the wrongs, and I can erase and repair all that keeps me from returning to my Creator.
Old Testament
Judges 6-8
6 Israel is in bondage to the Midianites - An angel appears to Gideon and calls him to deliver Israel - He overthrows the altar of Baal, the Spirit of the Lord rests upon him, and the Lord gives him a sign to show he is called to deliver Israel.
7 Gideon's army is reduced to 300 - They frighten the Midianite armies with trumpets and lights - The Midianites fight among themselves, flee, and are defeated by Israel.
8 Gideon pursues and destroys the Midianites - He frees the children of Israel but refuses their invitation to reign as king over them - Gideon dies, and Israel returns to idolatry.
General Conference
Ministering with the Power and Authority of God
President Russell M. Nelson
" We will minister in His name, with His power and authority, and with His loving kindness."
Take the Holy Spirit as Your Guide
Elder Larry Y. Wilson
" What an incomparable gift comes to those who put their faith in Jesus Christ. That gift is the Holy Spirit."
Happy Birthday
Alexander Kay Trezise
Born: April 16, 1998
Alex and Shayna
A read an article from the Ensign today entitled, "Christlike Attributes: Integrity," by Sister Barbara A. Lewis. Here are some notes I took:
" When we have integrity we live by our righteous beliefs and standards."
President Hinckley:
"Keeping our covenants with honor is part of our integrity. The strength of our integrity is often tested when we are at our weakest. If we listen to the Holy Ghost we can develop trued integrity."
I always read from the Ensign first thing in the morning while I am eating my breakfast, and then I read from "Rescuing Wayward Children." Here are a few notes from that book:
"Center on your covenants, attend the temple, fast and pray, sanctify yourselves as you strive to rescue your children."
I had lunch with my friend Jean at Persnikkity's today. She got to the register before I did and consequently she bought my lunch.
I had a twisted philly cheesesteak sandwich with a side of sweet potato fries. Jean had a salad. How sensible of her.
This is Jean with her daughter Deana.
Jean has had to have multiple surgeries on
her back and neck because of a horrific car
accident she was in. It is a miracle she is alive.
I value her friendship and see the good that
she does in serving others.
I drove home by myself because Tom, Jean's husband picked her up so she could go sign some legal papers. I had a difficult time staying awake on the way home but as soon as I got out of the car at the post office the blasting wind woke me up.
After nap time I went out to help James cut lumber to use for forms on the job he is starting at Legacy Golf Course on the 1st of May. While I helped I listened to a talk by President Nelson, from the October 1992 conference, "Where Is Wisdom"? This is the 18th talk I have listened to of his. I also listened to Brother Robert Millet's "The Atoning One," chapters 5, Treading the Winepress, and chapter 6, On Calvary's Cross.
My view. My job was to hold the boards
as they came through the saw.
Whistling while he works until he realizes
afterwards how much his back hurts.
When James took a break, I finished before he did, I read to him from Ashes on the Moor. I finished my blog and walked and walked, and walked.
For FHE we listened to Elder Wilson's conference talk: "Take the Holy Spirit as Your Guide." James worked on entering names of children and grandchildren. He is just about finished.
Dedicated to his calling, even though
he hates the computer.
President Nelson's visit to Africa
Lola watching leap and getting ready to "leap."
Fay Canyon in Sedona
Wonder where she got the deer and if
she kept him in her house.
This rabbit was caught in this trap and
then transferred to the black cage,
which he got out of.
