My mom sent me this picture last week that pretty much explains her goodness and the laziness of her sons (Asher and I haha). Early every morning before school she would bring up her scriptures and read to us. Asher would walk over to my room from his room and lay on my bed, and I didn't even move. We would both listen (sleep) as she read to us. It's possible that I don't remember much of what she shared with us, but the example of diligence and love she set for me has made a lasting imprint on my life. I love her, and she taught me the power of a righteous example for those who are too unengaged to listen.
Lehi says to his rebellious sons, "Awake, my sons; put on the armor of righteousness. Shake off the chains with which ye are bound, and come forth out of obscurity, and arise from the dust."
Asher and I just had to arise from my bed, and that was hard enough haha. But God has promised to help us come unto Him.
We saw an example of this principle in a couple we teach. Robert and Barbara are going through a trying stage of their life, because Barbara has recently been diagnosed with cancer that has quickly spread to several locations throughout her body. She is in pain, and has started chemotherapy. She said, "God has helped me to forget my dependence upon drugs, and brings me peace through His written word. I know that He will help me again."
I truly know that God is our Father, and that He desires our happiness. He suffered through the death and torture of His perfect son, so that we can all be healed. Go to Him and be happy.
We love you!
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