Elder Jeffery R. Holland warns us to be cautious of what we say, and to always use kidness and consideration in our words. There Are Two Powers on the Earth. President Gordon B.
Hinckley warns that a war between good and evil is being waged in this world, but that we should not fear because it is a fight we will win. Doctrine and Covenants—Lesson Family and friends began fasting and praying for a miracle for Georgia. Her mother flew through the night from Brazil. Arriving in Indiana the next day, she was met by her older children, who tearfully explained that they had been with Georgia as she passed away.
I watched the Marriott family at the time of this experience and in the months and years that followed. They wept, they prayed, they spoke of Georgia, they felt immense pain and sadness, but their faith did not falter. The gift of faith is a priceless spiritual endowment. It is bolstered by our knowledge that the fulness of the gospel has been restored to the earth, that the Book of Mormon is the word of God, and that prophets and apostles today hold the keys of the priesthood.
We treasure our faith, work to strengthen our faith, pray for increased faith, and do all within our power to protect and defend our faith.
These fiery trials are designed to make you stronger, but they have the potential to diminish or even destroy your trust in the Son of God and to weaken your resolve to keep your promises to Him. These trials are often camouflaged, making them difficult to identify.
They take root in our weaknesses, our vulnerabilities, our sensitivities, or in those things that matter most to us. A real but manageable test for one can be a fiery trial for another.
You immerse yourself in the very things that helped build your core of faith: you exercise faith in Christ, you pray, you ponder the scriptures, you repent, you keep the commandments, and you serve others.
Distancing yourself from the kingdom of God during a trial of faith is like leaving the safety of a secure storm cellar just as the tornado comes into view. Meeting together with others who believe, we pray and find answers to our prayers; we worship through music, share testimony of the Savior, serve one another, and feel the Spirit of the Lord. We partake of the sacrament, receive the blessings of the priesthood, and attend the temple. There is always a place for you here. President Thomas S.
Behaviors … once … considered inappropriate and immoral are now … viewed by … many as acceptable. There are many single adults in the Church well beyond their early adult years.
While finding their present life different than they had anticipated, they keep the law of chastity. I express my deep respect and admiration for these disciples of Christ. Our family has a friend. You probably know someone like her, or perhaps you are like her. Always faithful, serves nobly in the Church, admired professionally, adored by her family, and while she anticipated marriage and children, she is single.
Going to the temple frequently helps me keep a more eternal focus. It reminds me I am never alone. I have faith … that no … blessing will be withheld … as I … remain faithful to my covenants, including the law of chastity.
Another friend served an outstanding mission, followed by rigorous academic training. He hoped to have a family. His trial of faith: feelings of same-sex attraction. Whether that will occur in this life or the next, I do not know. I am blessed with good health, the gospel, a loving family, and loyal friends.
I am grateful for my many blessings. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. Notify me of new posts via email. I am no one of consequence; I am no "credible source" by any means. But I do have a testimony of Jesus Christ and His restored gospel! I am doing my best to keep my covenants to stand as a witness of Him "at all times, in all things, and in all places.
I am not perfect, but I'm trying my best. I appreciate kind suggestions for improvement and promise to apply them to present and future posts. I am married to a wonderful husband and am the mother of two beautiful children. A Mormon Heart. Skip to content. Home About. As a mom, should I work or stay at home?
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