David Journal

Tag: October 2008

  • The Infinite Power of Hope

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    . . . her faith overcame her fear, and her hope overcame her despair. Hope is one leg of a three-legged stool, together with faith and charity. These three stabilize our lives regardless of the rough or uneven surfaces we might encounter at the time. Hope is a gift of the Spirit. It is a…

  • You Know Enough

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    Our spiritual journey is the process of a lifetime.At times the Lord’s answer to us is that we don’t know everything, but we know enough – enough to keep the commandments. While there are many experiences like the one we are having today, full of spiritual power and confirmation, there are also days when we…

  • Now Let Us Rejoice

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    Remember, most often the help needed is in our own homes, neighborhoods, and communities. A kind word of encouragement, a note of thanks, a phone call, a loving smile, a helpful deed, and a reminder that God loves us are often what is needed most. Joseph declared, “If you live up to your privileges, the…

  • Fulfilling the Purpose of Relief Society

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    We have sought inspiration from the Lord to know how to assist the priesthood in building up the kingdom of God on the earth. Through Relief Society, women have an official role in the Church with great responsibilities, “including working in the temple and teaching the gospel.” Further, Relief Society is to help women “plant…

  • Happiness, Your Heritage

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    To me it appears that our splendid sisters sometimes undervalue their abilities – they focus on what is lacking or imperfect rather than what has been accomplished and who they really are. Perhaps you recognize this trait in someone you know really well. The good news is that this also points to a marvelous quality:…

  • Holy Temples, Sacred Covenants

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    The covenants we make with the associated ordinances we receive in the temple become our credentials for admission into God’s presence. These covenants elevate us beyond the limits of our own power and perspective.