The priesthood lesson #4 Strengthening and Preserving the
Family had a quote on p. 77-78 that reads, “Is it possible to imagine a greater
source of sorrow than to be left in the eternal world without claim on father
or mother or children?” I thought about
how our kids and parents have missed us in China this year. And then I thought, “What if I could never
see my Heavenly Parents – ever again - just because I wasn’t faithful.” What agony would that bring once our memories
of our pre-mortal family life are restored?!
We need to nourish the relationship we once had, through
conversations with Him and study to come to know God once again. He sure has been kind to me here in China!
Another statement, p. 79, was, “Do you spend as much time
making your family and home successful as you do in pursuing social and professional
success?” I thought about how wonderful
my family is and also my past efforts that sometimes were not sufficient, yet I
realized that we do not have to be perfect at it. We do have to be consistent and continuing,
ever pressing forward, despite our lapses and weaknesses.
We don’t need lots of money to strengthen our
families. We need effort and thought.
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