How did May go so quickly?! Wow. Well, what are you all thinking lately? I would love to know!
Sunday, May 18, 2008
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How did May go so quickly?! Wow. Well, what are you all thinking lately? I would love to know!
Posted by Sarah at 3:47 PM
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I've been thinking about Abinadi and testimonys. How brave it was to stand up, under threat of death and bear your testimony so powerfully that it turned the heart of one of the judges.
Here's what's been on my mind:
is my testimony strong enough?
would I be brave enough to bear it under any circumstances?
am I teaching my children enough about faith and standing up for what they believe in, especially when it's hard?
Good Morning Everyone!
We are Sarah's mom and dad and we just wanted to quickly share an experience that just occured on Monday (2 days ago). We have our oldest grandson visiting with us for 3 weeks. His parents are divorced and he doesn't have any exposure to the church or the gospel. Responding to promptings from the Spirit, my dear wife suggested we have a Family Home Evening with him. After a song (we sang I Am A Child of God - he loved it so much we also sang it for the closing song) and a prayer (which he asked to give), Vicki asked him what he knew about where we came from, why we are here, and where we are going after this life. He looked down and quietly said "I don't know". Well, My wife and I spent the next 30 minutes or so sharing the Plan of Happiness with him. He truly seemed to soak it in like a dry sponge. At the end, he wanted to say the closing prayer. He opened by saying "Dear Father in Heaven, thank you so much for letting me learn more about You." It was such a moving moment for both of us. It gave us a glimpse of how our Father must feel when one of his lost children are introduced to the Gospel and reach out to Him as they enter the path that leads them home. The thrill we felt knowing that the 'seed' was planted in his little heart is difficult to express. I appreciated the message from Elder Bednar urging parents to be as agressive as Satan is in his efforts, in pursuing the good for our children and never abandoning our watch. He can get a hold so quickly in these times, there is no room for a casual approach.
Thanks again for this wonderful discussion board!
Thanks for sharing that experience!!
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