Today I would like to share a thought from Elder Russell M. Nelson. One of Satan's missions is to try and convince us that our efforts here are in vain, but the message from our Father is far different:
"In our quest for faith, hope, and charity, we must beware of the dangers of doubt, despair, or disdain for the divine. Moroni so taught: 'If ye have no hope ye must needs be in despair; and despair cometh because of iniquity.' (Moroni 10:22)
"Each of you is special, valued, and needed in building the kingdom of God. The adversary is also aware of your worth and will surely taunt you. When Satan's temptations come your way, please remember this counsel from Alma:
"Humble yourselves before the Lord, and call on his holy name, and watch and pray continually, that ye may not be tempted above that which ye can bear... Having faith on the Lord; having a hope that ye shall receive eternal life; having the love of God always in your hearts." (Alma 13:28-29)
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Friday, October 9, 2009
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Lowering Clouds (9/23/2009)
"Naturally, believing Christians, even those who have a mature faith in the gospel, are concerned and disturbed by the lowering clouds on the horizon. But they need not be surprised or frantic about their portent, for, as has already been said, at the very beginning of this last dispensation the Lord made it abundantly clear that through the tribulations and calamity that he foresaw and foretold and that we now see coming upon us, there would be a people who, through acceptance and obedience to the gospel, would be able to recognize and resist the powers of evil, build up the promised Zion, and prepare to meet the Christ and be with him in the blessed millennium. And we know further that it is possible for every one of us, who will, to have a place among those people. It is this assurance and this expectation that gives us understanding of the Lord's admonition, 'be not troubled.'" - President Marion G. Romney
These words by President Romney were spoken over 40 years ago in a time that saw the assassination of an American President, the dawning of an ugly war in Southeast Asia, and eroding social mores. Perhaps the events that define today are different, but the concern about the "lowering clouds" among those faithful to Christ have not changed. Then again, neither have the words of encouragement. Regardless of what takes place in the world around us, as long as we remain faithful to the Savior and strive to improve ourselves and our homes, we will have no reason to fear. I hope that as we furrow our brow over today's headlines that we can maintain the eternal perspective that all of these things will soon pass.
These words by President Romney were spoken over 40 years ago in a time that saw the assassination of an American President, the dawning of an ugly war in Southeast Asia, and eroding social mores. Perhaps the events that define today are different, but the concern about the "lowering clouds" among those faithful to Christ have not changed. Then again, neither have the words of encouragement. Regardless of what takes place in the world around us, as long as we remain faithful to the Savior and strive to improve ourselves and our homes, we will have no reason to fear. I hope that as we furrow our brow over today's headlines that we can maintain the eternal perspective that all of these things will soon pass.
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