288. Let's remember to pray for others, and show our love to others. Some inspirational thoughts --
I read two very inspirational thoughts on Facebook -- Hope you enjoy them --
I wish I had written who did this beautiful painting of the Prophet Joseph Smith and men who were in the Liberty Jail with him. I love the scripture in D & C 121, verses 7 and 8: "My son, peace be unto thy soul; thine adversity and thine afflictions shall be but a small moment; -- And then, if thou endure it well, God shall exalt thee on high; thou shalt triumph over all thy foes." This was given while the Prophet Joseph was in Liberty Jail , March 20, 1839.
Stresses in our lives come regardless of our circumstances. We must deal with them the best we can. But we should not let them get in the way of what is most important—and what is most important almost always involves the people around us. Often we assume that they must know how much we love them. But we should never assume; we should let them know. Wrote William Shakespeare, "They do not love that do not show their love." We will never regret the kind words spoken or the affection shown. Rather, our regrets will come if such things are omitted from our relationships with those who mean the most to us.
Stresses in our lives come regardless of our circumstances. We must deal with them the best we can. But we should not let them get in the way of what is most important—and what is most important almost always involves the people around us. Often we assume that they must know how much we love them. But we should never assume; we should let them know. Wrote William Shakespeare, "They do not love that do not show their love." We will never regret the kind words spoken or the affection shown. Rather, our regrets will come if such things are omitted from our relationships with those who mean the most to us.
Send that note to the friend you’ve been neglecting; give your child a hug; give your parents a hug; say "I love you" more; always express your thanks. Never let a problem to be solved become more important than a person to be loved. Friends move away, children grow up, loved ones pass on. It’s so easy to take others for granted, until that day when they’re gone from our lives and we are left with feelings of "what if" and "if only." Said author Harriet Beecher Stowe, "The bitterest tears shed over graves are for words left unsaid and deeds left undone."
This is the beautiful St. George Temple, which is 2 blocks from our home.
This other story was on "LDS Missionaries" on Facebook:
This other story was on "LDS Missionaries" on Facebook:
Just wanted to share a missionary story from here in Fort Collins, Colorado.
Two elders were looking for an address of a family who had requested a visit, but knocked on the wrong door in the apartment complex. The man who opened the door was not happy to see them, and used some choice words before telling them to leave.
Newer missionary, before leaving, asks the man's name.
Man wasn't too happy about that question, but he did tell the missionary his name.
The missionary then said, "Do you know... (name of man from the home ward the missionary grew up in)?"
The man calmed down and said, "That's my brother."
The man's heart was softened as they talked about his brother, and he allowed the missionaries to teach him.
The man also was having some car troubles, and it so happens that this new missionary is a "Master Car Engine Builder". He fixed the man's car.
Heavenly Father puts missionaries exactly where He wants/needs them to be.
This missionary related the story to the brother in his home ward, and the brother said that he's been praying that the missionaries would find this man.
The man calmed down and said, "That's my brother."
The man's heart was softened as they talked about his brother, and he allowed the missionaries to teach him.
The man also was having some car troubles, and it so happens that this new missionary is a "Master Car Engine Builder". He fixed the man's car.
Heavenly Father puts missionaries exactly where He wants/needs them to be.
This missionary related the story to the brother in his home ward, and the brother said that he's been praying that the missionaries would find this man.
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We are all praying each day for missionaries, especially those we know and love, and it is wonderful to know how personally that Heavenly Father answers our prayers, and every one else's prayers. Today we are praying for a couple of special missionaries also.
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