Are you IN? Can you be be further IN?
Good Morning to All -
I hope this post finds you all well and thriving! It has been another incredible week, filled with ups, downs, sideways, and back ways, but incredible all the same.
This week, I must start by asking forgiveness. I did not reference or invite all to study a talk from one of our General Authorities. In the order of things, Elder Robert D. Hales was next in line. I would invite you take time to read from his thoughts that were shared in conference as well as the wonder memorials that have been posted in all the church magazines. The message that stood out to me most was from his talk "Be There".
Now, on with my thoughts. This weeks verses are actually among one of the most quoted verses of scripture from this most recent general sessions - 2 Nephi 31:19-21.
I point out again, we do not get ON TO the path, but INTO the path. I have thought a great deal about being IN, being ALL IN, wondering if I am IN as far as I should be or if there is more that I can do. As these verses infer, it is not enough to just walk through the gate, we must work at it, every day, every moment, every second of our lives. It takes effort, work, and Steadfastness.
I have been inspired to be more Hopeful and more Loving. I have reminded myself several times this week that I need to Feast more than I nibble. I need to build up my Endurance.
I pray, almost continually, that you are all doing the same. It is not easy, but truly is worth the effort.
Please take time to ponder these words and how they apply to you this week.
As we move into the week to come, I would invite you to study the words of our next living apostle and prophet in the order of things, Jeffrey R. Holland. His words of encouragement are so true today. SnackPack, they fit wonderfully with his words that you encouraged me to study. His theme came from the second shortest verse of scripture recorded in the Bible - Luke 17:32. If you have the opportunity to make the time, please look up Elder Holland's talk given at a BYU Devotional in January of 2009, "Remember Lot's Wife". I believe his world are relevant and applicable to our lives today. Thanks SnackPack.
This week has been kind of slow, but good.
The Queen and I spent the whole week at home, together, without any travel. We actually got to spend some time together, planning, eating, sleeping, and relaxing together. It was fun.
The Professor is more than ready for some Off Track time. The Echo in her school is driving her nuts and only adding to the myraid of things she has on her plate right now. Thank Heavens for Thanksgiving break. She does not have any outstanding assignments due this week.
We have only heard bits and pieces of from Tall Man, Ehl-Bo, Puddin, and Lady Hawkins. We hope to see, hear, and catch up on the event of their lives sometime this week if we are lucky. We know that live is just busy. They are in our thoughts and prayers always.
It snowed here this week. Not that that is unusual, but it was the first dusting or attempt of the season. I learned that some were very excited to see it falling again after giving it a "fond farewell" last season.
Be Safe! Be Hopeful! Be Loving! Be Steadfast! Be Grateful! Endure to the End!
I hope this post finds you all well and thriving! It has been another incredible week, filled with ups, downs, sideways, and back ways, but incredible all the same.
This week, I must start by asking forgiveness. I did not reference or invite all to study a talk from one of our General Authorities. In the order of things, Elder Robert D. Hales was next in line. I would invite you take time to read from his thoughts that were shared in conference as well as the wonder memorials that have been posted in all the church magazines. The message that stood out to me most was from his talk "Be There".
Now, on with my thoughts. This weeks verses are actually among one of the most quoted verses of scripture from this most recent general sessions - 2 Nephi 31:19-21.
I point out again, we do not get ON TO the path, but INTO the path. I have thought a great deal about being IN, being ALL IN, wondering if I am IN as far as I should be or if there is more that I can do. As these verses infer, it is not enough to just walk through the gate, we must work at it, every day, every moment, every second of our lives. It takes effort, work, and Steadfastness.
I have been inspired to be more Hopeful and more Loving. I have reminded myself several times this week that I need to Feast more than I nibble. I need to build up my Endurance.
I pray, almost continually, that you are all doing the same. It is not easy, but truly is worth the effort.
Please take time to ponder these words and how they apply to you this week.
As we move into the week to come, I would invite you to study the words of our next living apostle and prophet in the order of things, Jeffrey R. Holland. His words of encouragement are so true today. SnackPack, they fit wonderfully with his words that you encouraged me to study. His theme came from the second shortest verse of scripture recorded in the Bible - Luke 17:32. If you have the opportunity to make the time, please look up Elder Holland's talk given at a BYU Devotional in January of 2009, "Remember Lot's Wife". I believe his world are relevant and applicable to our lives today. Thanks SnackPack.
This week has been kind of slow, but good.
The Queen and I spent the whole week at home, together, without any travel. We actually got to spend some time together, planning, eating, sleeping, and relaxing together. It was fun.
The Professor is more than ready for some Off Track time. The Echo in her school is driving her nuts and only adding to the myraid of things she has on her plate right now. Thank Heavens for Thanksgiving break. She does not have any outstanding assignments due this week.
We have only heard bits and pieces of from Tall Man, Ehl-Bo, Puddin, and Lady Hawkins. We hope to see, hear, and catch up on the event of their lives sometime this week if we are lucky. We know that live is just busy. They are in our thoughts and prayers always.
It snowed here this week. Not that that is unusual, but it was the first dusting or attempt of the season. I learned that some were very excited to see it falling again after giving it a "fond farewell" last season.
Be Safe! Be Hopeful! Be Loving! Be Steadfast! Be Grateful! Endure to the End!
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