OUR FAMILY: Mormon 5:13-6:5

Friday, November 25, 2016

Thursday, November 24, 2016

Mormon 5:13-6:5

What does it mean to you to be "in the hands of God?" (v.23).

* Elder W. Craig Zwick of the Seventy explained some blessings suggested by being in God's hands: "To be in the hands of God would suggest that we are not only under His watchful care but also that we are guarded and protected by His wondrous power. Throughout the scriptures, reference is made to the hand of the Lord. His divine assistance is evidenced over and over again. His powerful hands created worlds, and yet they were gentle enough to bless the little children ... Every one of us needs to know that we can go on in the strength of the Lord. We can put our hand in His, and we will feel His sustaining presence lift us to heights unattainable alone. How do we learn to extend our hand an connect to the comfort provided by the Lord? Hear are four keys: Lean, Listen, Seek the Spirit, Pray always. The Lord will supply sustenance and support if we are willing to open the door and receive His hand of divine assistance. Imagine the wounds in His hands. His weathered hands, His hands of torn flesh and physical sacrifice giving our own hands greater power and direction. It is the wounded Christ who leads us through our moments of difficulty. It is He who bears us up when we need direction, or even more courage to continue. If we will keep the commandments of God and walk hand in hand with Him, we will go forward with faith, and never feel alone."

A beautiful start to the day.

GC: "The Blessings of Worship" by Bishop Dean M. Davies

'Behold, I am Jesus Christ, whom the prophets testified shall come into the world. And behold, I am the light and the life of the

world." (3 Nephi 11:10-11).

"And when they had all gone forth and had witnessed for themselves, they did cry out with one accord, saying:

Hossanna! Blessed be the name of the

Most High God!"

(3 Nephi 11:14, 16-17).

After reading Bishop Davies talk I realize that daily worship is critical to my spiritual well-being.

Today is the National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving. How appropriate.

Also, Donald Trump posted a Thanksgiving message on Facebook asking the American people to set aside their differences and come together to make America great.

James helped me get things ready for our Thanksgiving guests. I put the turkey in the roaster oven and it was done in 2 hours instead of 3. Kim and Brian got here before noon and we were ready to eat by one. James's friend Virgil who he home teaches joined us for dinner.

Happy Thanksgiving

Before we began eating James ask everyone to tell what they were

most thankful for. I said I was thankful for my family and the gospel. James said he was thankful for me.

I am also thankful for good food!

Sheri started her day out at the Turkey Trot was

Connor and Michael:

Gotta make room for the turkey.

Jared went to Arkansas to have Thanksgiving dinner with Kacey's family. I told him to send some pictures. He said he doesn't like pictures and would avoid them at all costs. I told him that Kacey could take his picture when he took his food coma nap. This is the first picture Kacey sent:

Food coma nap

Cute couple

This is what I feel like after Thanksgiving dinner.

I call this one Watcher in the Woods.

I love this picture.

This is a good one too.

I have not had this many pictures of Jared since

he was a kid.

Jared, Kacey, Tanner, Autumn, and Summer.

Here are some Thanksgivings memories from years past:

Two years ago

Two years ago James and Alex joined us for Christmas with Kim, Brian and Joe. Jared and Anna were here for a few minutes but had to leave to rescue Tricia who had a roll over accident with Molly and Emmy. Luckily no one was hurt.