Thursday, July 17, 2014

          It seemed that everyone who stayed home yesterday came to the temple today, and it was crowded and busy—including lots of youth groups for baptisms.  It certainly wasn’t the busiest day we have ever had, but was busy enough!

         I was impressed with an Ensign article in the June issue and wanted to share a scripture and a quote.  A young married man was facing a difficult decision about his course of study and was diligently seeking answers to his questions.  His brother reminded him of this verse from Matthew 16:26: 

“For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?  Or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?”

Later when he was reading an article by Pres. Monson from an address in October, 2011, he found the answer to his question and confirmation to the advice in the scripture. 

“We must be vigilant in a world which has moved so far from that which is spiritual.  It is essential that we reject anything that does not conform to our standards, refusing in the process to surrender that which we desire most:  eternal life in the kingdom of God.”

He said, “These words pierced me with great power.  As tears ran down my face, I knew that a living prophet had answered my prayer.”

The Lord has blessed us with the resources we need to find answers to our questions and direction in our lives as we work out our salvation.  He will guide us as we keep His commandments and follow the words of His living prophets.

We pray for the Lord's blessings to be upon you every day.