I sat in sacrament meeting today, and couldn't help but notice a cute little girl in front of me watching her mother closely. As her mother crossed her legs, so did she. As her mother ran her fingers through her hair, so did she. As her mother took the sacrament, so did she. It made me smile. Then I noticed a little later a young boy watching his Grandma. His eyes were full of love and admiration, and he gently rested his head on her shoulder. These two images touched me. This quote from Elder Uchtdorf came to mind:
"I hope that my dear sisters throughout the world—grandmothers, mothers, aunts, and friends—never underestimate the power of their influence for good, especially in the lives of our precious children and youth!"
President Heber J. Grant (1856–1945) said, “Without the devotion and absolute testimony of the living God in the hearts of our mothers, this Church would die.” And the writer of Proverbs said, “Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it” (Proverbs 22:6).
President Gordon B. Hinckley counseled the women of the Church:
“It is so tremendously important that the women of the Church stand strong and immovable for that which is correct and proper under the plan of the Lord. …
“We call upon the women of the Church to stand together for righteousness. They must begin in their own homes. They can teach it in their classes. They can voice it in their communities.” 2
Never under estimate the power of your influence! Your children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and friends are watching you. Be an influence for good. Be an example of the believers. Be a source of light and truth for them. Don't be afraid to share your testimony with them. They are watching you, and need your example of faith.
Find someone you can influence for good this week!
Sincerely,
Lydia
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