Monday, October 24, 2011

Preparing the World for the Second Coming and Priesthood Power

Elder Andersen shares the story of the greatest rugby player of all time, Sid Going. My boys especially got in to this talk because they've watch several rugby matches and love the New Zealand team for their "Haka" ceremonies before the match begins. (Chris and Josh even made up one of their own one afternoon.) He told of Sid Going and his sacrifice to go on a mission instead of playing rugby for a great team.
A mission instead of a place on the New Zealand All Blacks team? Sid responded, “The blessing of [bringing others] into the gospel far outweighs anything [you] will ever sacrifice.”






A lot of people questioned the quick engagement Gabriel and I had 17 years ago. We hardly knew each other. But what we were absolutely certain of as we spoke and as we shared activities in our Single Adult group, was that we were supposed to be married. There was witness born to both of us. His parents were confused, mine were wary, but it has been the best decision I have ever made. Gabriel is my best friend, the one true love. Pres Monson said this:

Choose a companion carefully and prayerfully; and when you are married, be fiercely loyal one to another. Priceless advice comes from a small framed plaque I once saw in the home of an uncle and aunt. It read, “Choose your love; love your choice.” There is great wisdom in those few words. Commitment in marriage is absolutely essential.


I think I made a great choice!


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2 comments:

  1. BARBARA SANCHEZOctober 25, 2011

    Elder Groberg in the 20014 Conference stated: "While the power of the priesthood is unlimited, our individual power is limited by our degree of righteousness. There is no individual power in the priesthood outside individual purity."

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  2. BARBARA SANCHEZOctober 28, 2011

    Elder Soares of the Seventy in 2008 spoke of his bishop, who had him begin his missionary preparation at his 11 year old interview. But most mothers will tell you, it begins when that son is placed in your arms for the first time and you are so grateful to the Lord for such a blessing of having a future missionary. You begin that day, talking about him going on a mission, every opportunity is taken to discuss aspects of missionary work that he will do WHEN he goes on his mission (not if) . Your father would walk the night halls with his sons, memorizing the discussions. Elder Scott Grow in March 2008 outlined specific things young men could be doing to prepare for their missions. How important would this be for a father and son to work onto together. I must admit we were naive to a lot of this, never having a missionary in the family before, but I have learned a great deal from the process, that I share every chance I get.

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