Deepen Your Roots

Dear Sisters,

Here I am again. J  I’m trying to get back on schedule.

I was inspired by the excellent talks and lessons today!  I learned a lot about what it means to “fear God”—how it is more of a reverence than being scared.  I learned that being valiant means not only believing in Christ, but actuallyBelieving Christ and how he has told us he is might to save—that his atonement actually applies to us.

Sis. Whetton taught a great lesson about adversity.  Our discussion on the need for adversity reminded me of a recent conference talk called “Spiritual Whirlwinds”.  Elder Anderson encouraged us to deepen our roots so that we stand firm through the “whirlwinds,” emphasizing that the world may change its stance on important things, but the church stands firm.  I loved his analogy about how the young trees need the wind, so that they will know how to deepen their roots and be prepared for stronger winds to come.  We need trials and adversity so that we can grow and be stronger.

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On another note…

As always, the Church’s mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ, not to elect politicians. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is neutral in matters of party politics.  Additionally, we are encouraged to be responsible citizens and stay informed about political matters.  

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I have felt a prompting to encourage you to stay politically informed, especially with up-coming elections.  I believe we are in the last days, and I feel strongly that we need to get on our knees and pray for this great nation.  We need to pray for the leaders, and that God will bless and guide us.  We especially need to pray that people will choose righteous leaders to guide our country.  I am sometimes haunted by the scriptures in Mosiah 29:26-27 that read:

 26 Now it is not common that the voice of the people desireth anything contrary to that which is right; but it is common for the lesser part of the people to desire that which is not right; therefore this shall ye observe and make it your law—to do your business by the voice of the people.

 27 And if the time comes that the voice of the people doth choose iniquity, then is the time that the judgments of God will come upon you; yea, then is the time he will visit you with great destruction even as he has hitherto visited this land.

Research candidates and make sure their values and plans for our country align with your own.  Deepen your roots and stand firm while you face whirlwinds of adversity.

 5 Pray always, that you may come off conqueror; yea, that you may conquer Satan, and that you may escape the hands of the servants of Satan that do uphold his work.

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I am praying for you!  Happy Valentines Day!  (I promise you are loved!) Have a wonderful week!!!

Sincerely,

Lydia