“The time has come for us to stand a little taller, to lift our eyes and stretch our minds to a greater comprehension and understanding of the grand millennial mission of this The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This is a season to be strong. It is a time to move forward without hesitation, knowing well the meaning, the breadth, and the importance of our mission. It is a time to do what is right regardless of the consequences that might follow. It is a time to be found keeping the commandments. It is a season to reach out with kindness and love to those in distress and to those who are wandering in darkness and pain. It is a time to be considerate and good, decent and courteous toward one another in all of our relationships. In other words, to become more Christlike.”
“This Is the Work of the Master,” Ensign, May 1995 - President Gordon B. Hinckley
This weekend was so great. Friday after school I got the opportunity to go do baptisms in the San Diego Temple. It was so beautiful and the spirit was so strong. I had never been to this temple but it has always been one of my favorites because of it's beauty on the outside. It was just as incredible inside. There was the same peace about it that you can feel in every temple.
Today was one of those days at church where you think... "I am so glad that I am here today." because it was just what I needed to hear. The quote above by President Hinckley was recited in sacrament and it really touched me. It is a time to do what is right regardless of the consequences that might follow. Sometimes it is not easy to stick up for what we believe in. This is something that I am just barely realizing. My whole life I have lived in Utah, where I really didn't have to stick up for truth all that much seeing as though everyone I was surrounded with had the same standards as I did. But this is not always the case. I have been faced with a couple of things lately where I have really had to stand up to people. It has not been easy. However, this quote that I heard today, was an answer to prayer. I needed to be reminded that this life is just short compared to the eternal scheme of things. As long as I remain true to myself and do what is right, the reward will be far greater... and I truly believe that.
thank goodness for sundays. it's a beautiful day. and I get to relax . happy day.
Maddie you are so good. I love this quote and that the Lord spoke to you today. He usually does if we are listening. This just shows that you are good because you can hear Him. I love you.
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