Quick thought

My apologies for my laxness in writing. I think baby girl has an ear infection and I need to take her in tomorrow. We had stake conference today, but we didn't make it :( We had our own little church at home and watched this talk-The Love of God, by President Uchtdorf.

(photo from lds.org)

I think that as much as our little family loves each other we need to do better. Here are a few highlights-

"Because love is the great commandment, it ought to be at the center of all and everything we do in our own family, in our Church callings, and in our livelihood. Love is the healing balm that repairs rifts in personal and family relationships. It is the bond that unites families, communities, and nations. Love is the power that initiates friendship, tolerance, civility, and respect. It is the source that overcomes divisiveness and hate. Love is the fire that warms our lives with unparalleled joy and divine hope. Love should be our walk and our talk." That is what we are going to work on-having love in our talk.

"When we truly understand what it means to love as Jesus Christ loves us, the confusion clears and our priorities align. Our walk as disciples of Christ becomes more joyful. Our lives take on new meaning. Our relationship with our Heavenly Father becomes more profound. Obedience becomes a joy rather than a burden." How beautiful! To have our confusion cleared and to finally reach the point where obedience is truly joyful.

"Our Father in Heaven has given us, His children, much more than any mortal mind can comprehend. Under His direction the Great Jehovah created this wondrous world we live in. God the Father watches over us, fills our hearts with breathtaking joy, brightens our darkest hours with blessed peace, distills upon our minds precious truths, shepherds us through times of distress, rejoices when we rejoice, and answers our righteous petitions."

"My dear brothers and sisters, don’t get discouraged if you stumble at times. Don’t feel downcast or despair if you don’t feel worthy to be a disciple of Christ at all times. The first step to walking in righteousness is simply to try. We must try to believe. Try to learn of God: read the scriptures; study the words of His latter-day prophets; choose to listen to the Father, and do the things He asks of us. Try and keep on trying until that which seems difficult becomes possible—and that which seems only possible becomes habit and a real part of you." I really loved this paragraph. As long as I keep trying I am doing okay. I only fail if I have stopped trying.

I encouraged our family to listen to Heavenly Father's love this week. Since I spend most of my time with the children it is my responsibility to set the example in this. I pray that I will be able to see the love and point it out to my little loves.