Power and Blessings of Doing
Greetings -
As the restrictions begin to be lifted around the world, my prayers continue for resolution, mercy, and recovery for all.
The pandemic has weighed heavily upon my mind this week. I have learned that I am not as strong as I would like to be. The pressure and weight of it all is heavy. I have found myself snapping at the simplest of things. Unfortunately, I have not been quick to recognize and repent. In hindsight, I find myself trying to make recompense instead. If you have been on the blunt end of my tongue, I apologize. I am a work in progress.
This week's pondering has taken me several places - 2 Nephi 31:13
" Wherefore, my beloved brethren, I know that if ye shall follow the Son, with full purpose of heart, acting no hypocrisy and no deception before God, but with real intent, repenting of your sins, witnessing unto the Father that ye are willing to take upon you the name of Christ, by baptism - yea, by following your Lord and your Savior down into the water, according to his word, behold, then shall ye receive the Holy Ghost; yea, then cometh the baptism of fire and of the Holy Ghost; and then can ye speak with the tongue of angels, and shout praise unto the Holy One of Israel."
This is Nephi speaking. He is testifying of what he knows to be true. We will focus on the next couple of verses later and who is speaking there. I have been focusing on the power of Nephi's witness of all that he had seen, heard, and felt through out his life. He tries to eloquently express the importance and value of following, may I say living, the gospel of Jesus Christ.
There is so much power in the promised blessings if we do. Not only in this life, but in all eternity.
I have received the same witness as I have pondered Baptismal Covenants, Temple Covenants, and most recently Sacramental Covenants that we have made and continue to make. I was reading in 3 Nephi 20 this week. The promise that the Savior makes as we willingly, humbly, and intently prepare for and partake of the Sacrament this week. In verse 8, we are told that all who do so will never hunger or thirst.
The promise comes from following the Son as outlined in verse 13.
I believe this with all my heart. I am striving to better at this each and every day. I hope that you are as well.
Our week -
It has been a rocky week for us, as it has been for many of you as well. Sometimes it is hard to look beyond the walls of our own trials and see those of other. In the reverse, it is also easy to over look those challenges that are right before us when we are trying to see how we can help those who are beyond our walls. The goal is to find balance.
The Queen is doing her best to find that balance. Luckily, we are still finding ways to tap resources. She has done her best to serve in both our home and a broad this week. She is an inspiration of love and patience.
The Professor has taken up graphic arts and entertainment this week. I would like to see how her examples and instruction results in creativity in the coming weeks. She is also prepping for her new arrival.
Tall Man started training this week. We understand that Lego learned to climb this week. Ehl-Bo is learning to catch better. Oh the joys of young families.
We were blessed with an overnight visit from Puddin, Lady Hawkins and Rio this week. Rio has come to rely upon them a great deal. His life is miserable without them. Reports indicate finals went really well and Post is still on schedule.
SnackPack focused on accomplishing goals this week. He has been very successful so far.
As the restrictions begin to be lifted around the world, my prayers continue for resolution, mercy, and recovery for all.
The pandemic has weighed heavily upon my mind this week. I have learned that I am not as strong as I would like to be. The pressure and weight of it all is heavy. I have found myself snapping at the simplest of things. Unfortunately, I have not been quick to recognize and repent. In hindsight, I find myself trying to make recompense instead. If you have been on the blunt end of my tongue, I apologize. I am a work in progress.
This week's pondering has taken me several places - 2 Nephi 31:13
" Wherefore, my beloved brethren, I know that if ye shall follow the Son, with full purpose of heart, acting no hypocrisy and no deception before God, but with real intent, repenting of your sins, witnessing unto the Father that ye are willing to take upon you the name of Christ, by baptism - yea, by following your Lord and your Savior down into the water, according to his word, behold, then shall ye receive the Holy Ghost; yea, then cometh the baptism of fire and of the Holy Ghost; and then can ye speak with the tongue of angels, and shout praise unto the Holy One of Israel."
This is Nephi speaking. He is testifying of what he knows to be true. We will focus on the next couple of verses later and who is speaking there. I have been focusing on the power of Nephi's witness of all that he had seen, heard, and felt through out his life. He tries to eloquently express the importance and value of following, may I say living, the gospel of Jesus Christ.
There is so much power in the promised blessings if we do. Not only in this life, but in all eternity.
I have received the same witness as I have pondered Baptismal Covenants, Temple Covenants, and most recently Sacramental Covenants that we have made and continue to make. I was reading in 3 Nephi 20 this week. The promise that the Savior makes as we willingly, humbly, and intently prepare for and partake of the Sacrament this week. In verse 8, we are told that all who do so will never hunger or thirst.
The promise comes from following the Son as outlined in verse 13.
I believe this with all my heart. I am striving to better at this each and every day. I hope that you are as well.
Our week -
It has been a rocky week for us, as it has been for many of you as well. Sometimes it is hard to look beyond the walls of our own trials and see those of other. In the reverse, it is also easy to over look those challenges that are right before us when we are trying to see how we can help those who are beyond our walls. The goal is to find balance.
The Queen is doing her best to find that balance. Luckily, we are still finding ways to tap resources. She has done her best to serve in both our home and a broad this week. She is an inspiration of love and patience.
The Professor has taken up graphic arts and entertainment this week. I would like to see how her examples and instruction results in creativity in the coming weeks. She is also prepping for her new arrival.
Tall Man started training this week. We understand that Lego learned to climb this week. Ehl-Bo is learning to catch better. Oh the joys of young families.
We were blessed with an overnight visit from Puddin, Lady Hawkins and Rio this week. Rio has come to rely upon them a great deal. His life is miserable without them. Reports indicate finals went really well and Post is still on schedule.
SnackPack focused on accomplishing goals this week. He has been very successful so far.
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