Well, yesterday I had the opportunity to go through the temple. What a remarkable experience. The spirit I felt the whole time was incredible, and I felt brighter and was told I looked brighter later on that evening as well. I'm definitely going to keep trying to increase the brightness.
Being with all of my family in the temple is something that I will never forget; and being the youngest of nine children, six of whom are married, it is quite amazing that we have all remained faithful and were able to go through together.
After going through the temple, all of my family (minus a sister and her husband) went to eat at Crown Burger. It was pretty good, but I had heard A LOT of talk about it, and I was a little let down, but overall, excellent!
For those of you who have gone through the temple, I encourage you to remain faithful to those covenants. For those of you have have not gone through the temple - Make the necessary course corrections NOW. Continue to prepare yourself for that sacred day that you go through. Do not procrastinate the day of your repentance! Alma 34:33-35 As President Uchtdorf's talk (A Matter of a Few Degrees) from the last general conference mentions; minute errors can and will result in larger problems later on if the necessary corrections are not made. It will be faster and a lot easier if you take care of them before they develop into something larger. However, if you have let it get to the point where it's going to require major course corrections, there IS hope. Decide now to make those course corrections. The Lord has provided a way for this to be done. I testify of the reality and the power of atonement. I have seen it work miracles in my life and in the lives of so many whom I love and care about. I promise that as you decide this and confess before the Lord and trust Him with your problems (and with your bishop if needs be), that you WILL overcome your problems, you WILL feel His love for you, and He WILL be there to help you out. I so testify in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, amen.
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Temple, Scripture Study, Patriarchal Blessings, Priesthood blessings
Well, I have the sacred opportunity to go through the temple later today. I am looking forward to having all of my brothers and sisters there and their spouses.
I don't know quite what to expect, but I do know that it will be a blessing to me as I make and keep new covenants with the Lord.
Shortly after I got my mission call, I went to the distribution center and got a Book of Mormon in Spanish, and then went and bought a Spanish dictionary and verb book. I have been reading through it and consulting the dictionary and verb book quite frequently, but I am learning more.
I just got done having lunch with Grandma Meservy. We were talking about patriarchal blessings, and she had me read hers. It was quite touching. I have a lot of love for both of my grandmas. After reading hers I read mine to her. It was a special experience, and one I treasure quite highly. It is definitely something that I will remember.
Well, I gave my first priesthood blessing this last week, and had the opportunity to give another one last night. What a remarkable experience. I know that the words which came from my mouth were not my own. I now have a better understanding of what Doctrine and Covenants 84:85 speaks of.
I am so very grateful for the opportunity that I have to hold the Melchizedek Priesthood, and I pray that I might honor that sacred privilege and responsibility, that I might be a blessing and a strength to those with whom I come in contact with. I say these things in the sacred name of Jesus Christ, amen.
I don't know quite what to expect, but I do know that it will be a blessing to me as I make and keep new covenants with the Lord.
Shortly after I got my mission call, I went to the distribution center and got a Book of Mormon in Spanish, and then went and bought a Spanish dictionary and verb book. I have been reading through it and consulting the dictionary and verb book quite frequently, but I am learning more.
I just got done having lunch with Grandma Meservy. We were talking about patriarchal blessings, and she had me read hers. It was quite touching. I have a lot of love for both of my grandmas. After reading hers I read mine to her. It was a special experience, and one I treasure quite highly. It is definitely something that I will remember.
Well, I gave my first priesthood blessing this last week, and had the opportunity to give another one last night. What a remarkable experience. I know that the words which came from my mouth were not my own. I now have a better understanding of what Doctrine and Covenants 84:85 speaks of.
I am so very grateful for the opportunity that I have to hold the Melchizedek Priesthood, and I pray that I might honor that sacred privilege and responsibility, that I might be a blessing and a strength to those with whom I come in contact with. I say these things in the sacred name of Jesus Christ, amen.
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Mission Call
I received my mission call to Texas, McAllen. I enter the MTC on the 3rd of September. I will learn the Spanish language. I actually know a couple of close friends that served in this same mission. One which got back just two weeks ago. It sounds like it's about half Spanish, and half English speaking, depending on the area that you get called to.
My parents just got back from a vacation to Guatemala, and today when they got home, I showed them the call and the packet that came with it. Well, my mom tells me, "I grew up with your mission president." "What? No way!" Apparantly his family was in the Val Verda 2nd ward (in Bountiful) as well. Crazy stuff! So, I called and told my Grandma Moulton, my mom's mom, to tell her what I just found out. She thought that was something and told me some stories about their family. It will be interesting to talk to him about the Val Verda 4th of July band. I'll have to bring pictures...
Anyway, I'm excited for the opportunity and blessing that I have to serve as a missionary of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I know that this church is true, that God lives, and that as strive to return to Him, that we will find more happiness in this life than we ever thought possible. I know that God loves each and every one of his children, and wants us all to return unto Him. I say this, humbly, in the name of our Lord, our Savior, and our Redeemer, even Jesus Christ, amen.
My parents just got back from a vacation to Guatemala, and today when they got home, I showed them the call and the packet that came with it. Well, my mom tells me, "I grew up with your mission president." "What? No way!" Apparantly his family was in the Val Verda 2nd ward (in Bountiful) as well. Crazy stuff! So, I called and told my Grandma Moulton, my mom's mom, to tell her what I just found out. She thought that was something and told me some stories about their family. It will be interesting to talk to him about the Val Verda 4th of July band. I'll have to bring pictures...
Anyway, I'm excited for the opportunity and blessing that I have to serve as a missionary of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I know that this church is true, that God lives, and that as strive to return to Him, that we will find more happiness in this life than we ever thought possible. I know that God loves each and every one of his children, and wants us all to return unto Him. I say this, humbly, in the name of our Lord, our Savior, and our Redeemer, even Jesus Christ, amen.
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