I have to sing out...
"Oh what a beautiful morning, oh what a wonderful day !"
Yes, that is me on Saturday. How can it not be wonderful when you start the day with an amazing sunrise. You head to your duties at the Temple and are greeted so warmly by some of the nicest people on the planet. You serve others all day, and just feel needed, appreciated, worthwhile, blessed beyond description.
Loved serving so many wonderful people.
Home for a short nap then finished prep for tomorrow's Sunday School class. I learn so much preparing for this class. I love the council that our leaders offer us....this one went to the depths of my heart......
- Elder Richard G. Scott counseled:
“Many of you have heavy hearts because a son or daughter, husband or wife, has turned from righteousness to pursue evil. My message is for you.
“Your life is filled with anguish, pain, and, at times, despair. I will tell you how you can be comforted by the Lord.
“First, you must recognize two foundation principles:
“1. While there are many things you can do to help a loved one in need, there are some things that must be done by the Lord.
“2. Also, no enduring improvement can occur without righteous exercise of agency. Do not attempt to override agency. The Lord himself would not do that. Forced obedience yields no blessings (see D&C 58:26–33).
“I will suggest seven ways you can help.
- “First, love without limitations. … Second, do not condone the transgressions, but extend every hope and support to the transgressor. … Third, teach truth. … Fourth, honestly forgive as often as is required. … Fifth, pray trustingly. ‘The … fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much’ (James 5:16). …
“Sixth, keep perspective. … When the things you realistically can do to help are done, leave the matter in the hands of the Lord and worry no more. Do not feel guilty because you cannot do more. Do not waste your energy on useless worry. … In time, you will feel impressions and know how to give further help. You will find more peace and happiness, will not neglect others that need you, and will be able to give greater help because of that eternal perspective. …
- “First, love without limitations. … Second, do not condone the transgressions, but extend every hope and support to the transgressor. … Third, teach truth. … Fourth, honestly forgive as often as is required. … Fifth, pray trustingly. ‘The … fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much’ (James 5:16). …
- Oh what a beautiful Morning.....
Jackie, I feel as if you were writing this counsel to me. It has been a year of anguish in our family and as a result, our lives have turned upside down. It has left me feeling broken and weary and without faith. It is so easy sometimes to let go when the anguish is so great. I'm not sure what will happen in the future but I thank you for your post.
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