I hope you've enjoyed reading with me. Despite the difficulties of fulfilling this challenge, I've enjoyed studying these talks. I know they've helped bring me closer to Heavenly Father. I hope they have done the same for you.
I don't know who out there is reading, but I would love to hear from you. Let me know what you think about these wonderful talks.
President Thomas S. Monson: Guided Safely Home
President Monson began his talk with a story (I love his stories) about the German battleship named The Bismarck. You should check out the ship's history in the talk.
President Monson used this story to illustrate a point. He said, "like the vital rudder of a ship ... we have been provided a way to determine the direction we travel. The lighthouse of the Lord beckons to all as we sail the seas of life. Our purpose is to steer an undeviating course toward our desired goal- even the celestial kingdon of God. A man without a purpose is like a ship without a rudder, never likely to reach home port."
Brothers and Sisters, we must remember to keep this ultimate goal in heart and in mind. Nothing else matters but returning home and helping others to return as well. We can, we must, listen for and accept the Savior's invitation to follow Him. He is the example that will lead us home.
During his talk, President Monson made reference to a promise made by President N. Eldon Tanner, a former member of the first presidency. President Tanner said that, "nothing will bring greater joy and success than to live according to the teaching of the gospel." He then followed up his promise with a suggestion, I might even call it a commandment: "Be an example, be an influence for good."
We can do it brothers and sisters. Remember, Heavenly Father will help us. He is our father and He wants us to return to Him.
We must also remember that each of us has a work to do during our earthly life. We have our agency but we also have a responsibility to the Lord. Whether we complete our task or not, we will influence countless generations. I don't know about you, but I want to be a positive influence in the world and an example for Heavenly Father. As President Monson said, "We are strengthened by the truth that the greatest force in the world today is the power of God as it works through man."
There was a lot more in President Monson's talk, but I will end with this quote from him. "With the rudder of faith guiding our passage ... we too will find our way safely home- home to God, to dwell with Him Eternally. That such may be so for each of us, I pray in the sacred name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Redeemer, amen."
I thank you Brother Monson, for your love and for your prayers.
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