What Belief to You Reflect
Greetings -
I hope that all of you have taken time to mark this milestone in your lives. Yes, you can say that you are a survivor of 3 hour church meetings. Some of you can say that you are also survivors of split Sunday Meetings and Tuesday afternoon Primary. What about survivors of Junior Sunday School. Do you remember those days? We were able to partake of the Sacrament twice. It was like a mini-sacrament meeting before we broke for classes. Those were the days.
But seriously, I have been pondering a great deal this week. Not just about the exit of the 3 hour block, but how and what I can do to enhance the times we have been GIVEN. This week my verse of pondering is short and sweet, but extremely powerful.
John 3:16 - Who can quote it?
"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life."
This has been a week of gift GIVING. I have been the recipient of many gifts, but I have pondered upon how much I have really RECEIVED. Have I or do I spend enough time RECEIVING this great GIFT, our Savior?
Does my BELIEF represent how well I do/have RECEIVE/D? There are so many in the world who live their lives under the guise of saying, "I believe, therefore, I am saved." But they do not live a life that says they believe.
Can I say that I believe, sustain, and support the laws of the land, but choose to ignore them under certain circumstances as I deem fit? Does that really mean I believe? Or do I only believe when it is beneficial to my wants and desires?
Do I believe in Christ when it is convenient or regardless of the comfort levels? Do my actions represent that belief?
Each week, I renew covenants that I have made and renew my commitment to "Always Remember Him..." Do I always remember Him or just when it fits my schedule?
How are you RECEIVING this GIFT? What will you do with the extra hour?
Our Week -
It has been a wonderful week of gathering, sharing, and giving. For the first time in over 20 years, both the Queen and I had to work this week. We were able to get most of the day off on Monday and Tuesday, but the rest was work, work, work. Just like the rest of you.
When we were not working, we were returning, shopping, and building. It has been a good week.
The Professor is enjoying her time off. She also spent time returning and shopping.
Tall Man and Ehl-Bo are moving forward day by day. We hear that Ehl-Bo made a wonderful donation and is getting use to some freedom.
Puddin and Lady Hawkins spent the first part of the week hanging out with us in the south and the second half working in the north.
SnackPack finished out the work week and is moving on to different pastures. It has been fun to spend time with him and Song Bird.
Love you all! May the New Year bring many adventures.
I hope that all of you have taken time to mark this milestone in your lives. Yes, you can say that you are a survivor of 3 hour church meetings. Some of you can say that you are also survivors of split Sunday Meetings and Tuesday afternoon Primary. What about survivors of Junior Sunday School. Do you remember those days? We were able to partake of the Sacrament twice. It was like a mini-sacrament meeting before we broke for classes. Those were the days.
But seriously, I have been pondering a great deal this week. Not just about the exit of the 3 hour block, but how and what I can do to enhance the times we have been GIVEN. This week my verse of pondering is short and sweet, but extremely powerful.
John 3:16 - Who can quote it?
"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life."
This has been a week of gift GIVING. I have been the recipient of many gifts, but I have pondered upon how much I have really RECEIVED. Have I or do I spend enough time RECEIVING this great GIFT, our Savior?
Does my BELIEF represent how well I do/have RECEIVE/D? There are so many in the world who live their lives under the guise of saying, "I believe, therefore, I am saved." But they do not live a life that says they believe.
Can I say that I believe, sustain, and support the laws of the land, but choose to ignore them under certain circumstances as I deem fit? Does that really mean I believe? Or do I only believe when it is beneficial to my wants and desires?
Do I believe in Christ when it is convenient or regardless of the comfort levels? Do my actions represent that belief?
Each week, I renew covenants that I have made and renew my commitment to "Always Remember Him..." Do I always remember Him or just when it fits my schedule?
How are you RECEIVING this GIFT? What will you do with the extra hour?
Our Week -
It has been a wonderful week of gathering, sharing, and giving. For the first time in over 20 years, both the Queen and I had to work this week. We were able to get most of the day off on Monday and Tuesday, but the rest was work, work, work. Just like the rest of you.
When we were not working, we were returning, shopping, and building. It has been a good week.
The Professor is enjoying her time off. She also spent time returning and shopping.
Tall Man and Ehl-Bo are moving forward day by day. We hear that Ehl-Bo made a wonderful donation and is getting use to some freedom.
Puddin and Lady Hawkins spent the first part of the week hanging out with us in the south and the second half working in the north.
SnackPack finished out the work week and is moving on to different pastures. It has been fun to spend time with him and Song Bird.
Love you all! May the New Year bring many adventures.
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