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Don't you just love this cheerful happy face of Pres. Thomas S. Monson? Perfect Messages from  President Monson No Matter Who Wins the Election by LDS Living Staff  | Nov. 08, 2016 Makes You Think Mormon Life Here are a few uplifting messages from our prophet, Thomas S. Monson, that can inspire us to trust in the Lord, no matter who wins the election. Be of Good Cheer I testify to you that our promised blessings are beyond measure. Though the storm clouds may gather, though the rains may pour down upon us, our knowledge of the gospel and our love of our Heavenly Father and of our Savior will comfort and sustain us and bring joy to our hearts as we walk uprightly and keep the commandments. There will be nothing in this world that can defeat us. My beloved brothers and sisters, fear not. Be of good cheer. The future is as bright as your faith. I declare that God lives and that He hears and answers our prayers. His Son, Jesus Christ, is our S

Peaceful and inspiring thoughts for this day of election! Seeing Political Chaos through the Lens of God’s Unfailing Love By Darla Isackson  · November 7, 2016 To sign up for Meridian’s Free Newsletter, please  CLICK HERE In the past I would not have considered the scriptural injunction in John 14:27 to  “let not your heart be troubled; neither let it be afraid,”  hard doctrine, but lately I find it hard. With unprecedented political chaos, confusion, and division, I find myself troubled, even afraid. Writing this article has comforted me and brought me back to the peace the Savior promised earlier in that same verse—the peace He gives, “not as the world giveth.” I hope the scriptural reminders I’ve included will do the same for you. When Jesus walked the earth, He found few that could abide his doctrine long-term. In the 6 th chapter of John, Jesus speaks of himself as the bread of life. He spoke symbolically and most were offended.  “Many therefore of