Forgiveness...A Load-Lightening Experience

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I want to testify to the truthfulness of what this man is talking about. Most of us will never have to extend forgiveness as great as Chris Williams.  That said, forgiveness, regardless of how great or small, lifts a burden from us that is senseless to carry.  The Atonement of Jesus Christ can help us with that burden, I so testify in the name of Jesus Christ.

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Some little time ago I challenged the sisters I visit teach and then the sisters of the Relief Society to read two pages of the Book Of Mormon a day until completed. As I began this challenge I have again renewed my testimony of the truthfulness of this book. I would like to share this testimony from Jeffrey R. Holland, of the Quorum of the Twelve and add mine to it that I know of a surety this is the work of the Lord. Click on link to watch.
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So true. . .

How does one live without the guidance of the Holy Ghost and stay on the straight and narrow path? It's beyond me. Speaking for myself, I can't do it alone. I'm the first to admit I need spiritual guidance, I require it, I desire it.

"When we invite the Holy Ghost to fill our minds with light and knowledge, He 'quickens' us, that is to say, enlightens and enlivens the inner man or woman. As a result we notice a measurable difference in our soul. We feel strengthened, filled with peace and joy. We possess spiritual energy and enthusiasm, both of which enhance our natural abilities. We can accomplish more than we otherwise could do on our own. We yearn to become a holier person."

Keith K. Hilbig, "Quench Not the Spirit Which Quickens the Inner Man," Ensign, Nov. 2007, 38

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This is the message on the front page of lds.org today, I want to share it with you.
I love our prophet Thomas S. Monson, he is truly a man of God and our times.

Have a lovely day wherever in the world you are.

To View: click on the black and white 'have I done any good in the world today'.

The Last Day of January 2010

Yesterday was Sunday (I'm writing this on Monday) and that means Missionary Correlation Meeting and then Branch Correlation Meeting beginning at 8:15.
Sacrament meeting begins at 10 and the last meeting of the day is over at 1.

Our Stake President was visiting yesterday and doing recommend interviews, of which I was one. It was so nice for him to be here because that is one less trip to the big city for the members of our branch.

After our last meeting we had a potluck attended by many and all were well fed. Then came the big event of the day. . . two convert baptisms! It is always a tremendous thrill to witness a convert baptism and see them rise up out of the water clean and pure. It helps those of us who have been baptized for many years to relive that moment in our lives. After our new sister's confirmation I had the honor of welcoming her into Relief Society. She is going to be a wonderful asset to our organization. I'm anxious to serve with her.

All in all it was a busy day filled with the spirit, I absolutely loved it. It's good to serve the Lord and our mortal brothers and sisters. What better thing could we do with our time?

Have a lovely day wherever in the world you are.