Whats the Point
Greetings all, I am almost back to full functioning limbs. I know that last week, I said my mind was full and that I would share more when I was able to type more effectively. Well, here I am.
Last night, we had the Elders over. The message and invitation they shared with us has my mind flowing again. In reality, it was more just one of the comments they made. Elder D said that it was one of his purposes to bring the spirit unto all those that he comes in contact with. He realizes that by doing so, it may not change the world, but it will give those he is bringing him to the opportunity to open their hearts and receive. He knows that he cannot force them to open their hearts, but he wants to give them every opportunity to do so.
Wow, such a simple statement, powerful, but simple. If you think about it, shouldn't that be the purpose of all we do? There is a wonderful article in the Ensign this month that made me reflect and ponder more fully my effectiveness in going about life's purpose. Elder Christofferson has me asking myself. "What is the point?" If you take this simple statement from Elder D and add it to a purpose and cause we are all part of, it makes sense....To Come Unto Christ. Why, because His heart is always open to us. If we come unto Him, He will receive us.
My heart strings have been pondering this message a great deal as of late. I wonder if I am doing enough to help in this cause. Am I, individually, coming unto Him as I should? This article has given me food for thought and I would encourage each of you to do feast upon the thoughts as well. I know that when I am actively moving in my journey unto Christ, I will be better prepared to help others walk with me along the way. I know that you will as well.
Remember, we are all in this together. Though there are times it seems we are walking solo, there is always someone close by, trying to catch up, looking back with an open hand to pull us up, or just standing on the side lines giving us words of encouragement while they catch their breath. But most of the time, there is always someone right next to us keeping pace with us. We just have to open our eyes to see them, our ears to hear them, and our hearts to feel them.
As Elder Christofferson shares, if we do so with the intent of coming unto Christ, we will begin to truly understand how and why we should repent/change. We will see beyond ourselves and know how we may help our traveling companions do the same. We will not only find the presence of the Holy Ghost in our lives, we will be able to see Him in the lives of others and help them receive Him. We will become tools of ensuring that things happen when they are supposed to. We will be inspired with remembrance, follow through, and power for those around us. We will find joy and urgency attending our meetings as a place of instruction and guidance. We will want others to share in this same place of learning. And one of my favorites is the joy of feasting upon the word of God, the Iron Rod or Tree of Life. Our study will have purpose. All things will lead us and others unto Christ.
I invite you to ask as did the disciples of John "Rabbi, where dwellest thou?" (John 1:38) I encourage you to hear His response and do. "Come and See" (John 1:39) Come unto Him, and See, Learn, Receive, and Know. For this is life eternal.
Last night, we had the Elders over. The message and invitation they shared with us has my mind flowing again. In reality, it was more just one of the comments they made. Elder D said that it was one of his purposes to bring the spirit unto all those that he comes in contact with. He realizes that by doing so, it may not change the world, but it will give those he is bringing him to the opportunity to open their hearts and receive. He knows that he cannot force them to open their hearts, but he wants to give them every opportunity to do so.
Wow, such a simple statement, powerful, but simple. If you think about it, shouldn't that be the purpose of all we do? There is a wonderful article in the Ensign this month that made me reflect and ponder more fully my effectiveness in going about life's purpose. Elder Christofferson has me asking myself. "What is the point?" If you take this simple statement from Elder D and add it to a purpose and cause we are all part of, it makes sense....To Come Unto Christ. Why, because His heart is always open to us. If we come unto Him, He will receive us.
My heart strings have been pondering this message a great deal as of late. I wonder if I am doing enough to help in this cause. Am I, individually, coming unto Him as I should? This article has given me food for thought and I would encourage each of you to do feast upon the thoughts as well. I know that when I am actively moving in my journey unto Christ, I will be better prepared to help others walk with me along the way. I know that you will as well.
Remember, we are all in this together. Though there are times it seems we are walking solo, there is always someone close by, trying to catch up, looking back with an open hand to pull us up, or just standing on the side lines giving us words of encouragement while they catch their breath. But most of the time, there is always someone right next to us keeping pace with us. We just have to open our eyes to see them, our ears to hear them, and our hearts to feel them.
As Elder Christofferson shares, if we do so with the intent of coming unto Christ, we will begin to truly understand how and why we should repent/change. We will see beyond ourselves and know how we may help our traveling companions do the same. We will not only find the presence of the Holy Ghost in our lives, we will be able to see Him in the lives of others and help them receive Him. We will become tools of ensuring that things happen when they are supposed to. We will be inspired with remembrance, follow through, and power for those around us. We will find joy and urgency attending our meetings as a place of instruction and guidance. We will want others to share in this same place of learning. And one of my favorites is the joy of feasting upon the word of God, the Iron Rod or Tree of Life. Our study will have purpose. All things will lead us and others unto Christ.
I invite you to ask as did the disciples of John "Rabbi, where dwellest thou?" (John 1:38) I encourage you to hear His response and do. "Come and See" (John 1:39) Come unto Him, and See, Learn, Receive, and Know. For this is life eternal.
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