12 For there are many yet on the earth among all sects, parties, and denominations, who are ablinded by the subtle bcraftiness of men, whereby they lie in wait to cdeceive, and who are only kept from the truth because they dknow not where to find it—
13 Therefore, that we should waste and awear out our lives in bringing to light all the bhidden things of darkness, wherein we know them; and they are truly manifest from heaven—
17 Therefore, dearly beloved brethren, let us acheerfully bdo all things that lie in our power; and then may we stand still, with the utmost assurance, to see the csalvation of God, and for his arm to be revealed.
these scriptures truely illistrate how we need to live our lives. there is a quote by president eyring that goes right along with these verses.
The Fellowship of the Unashamed
“I am part of the fellowship of the unashamed. The dye has been cast! I have stepped over the line. The decision has been made; I am a disciple of Jesus Christ. I won't look back, let up, slow down, or be still. My past is redeemed, my present makes sense, and my future is secure. I'm finished and done with low living, small planning, smooth knees, colorless dreams, tainted visions, worldly talking, cheap giving, and dwarfed goals. I no longer need pre-eminence, positions, promotions, plaudits or popularity. I now live by faith, lean on His presence, walk with patience, am uplifted by prayer, and labor with power. My face is set, my gait is fast, and my goal is Heaven. My road is narrow, my way is rough, my companions are few, my guide is reliable, my mission is clear! I cannot be bought, compromised, detoured, lured away, divided or delayed. I will not flinch in the face of sacrifice, hesitate in the presence of the adversary, negotiate at the table of the enemy, ponder at the pool of popularity, or meander in the maze of mediocrity. I won't give up, shut up, or let up, until I have stayed up, stored up, and paid up of the cause of Christ. I must go till He comes, give till I drop, preach till I know, and work till He stops me. And when He returns for His own, He will have no problem recognizing me. My banner will be clear.”
i don't have a lot to say or update you on. i just wanted to share with you these few thoughts of my little head. :) now that i have hit a year i can say...a year from now i will be home but that is just too weird. haha another elder made mention of that and i didn't really think about that before he said that but its true. i love being out here and being able to change at the drop of a hat...well not really but its the thought that counts right? ;) haha but really there are opportunities to change every minute of the day!
i can't believe that kelly got married!!!! soo weird!!! and ty has a real legit job! nice work! what is he doing there? do you know? hmm that just seems weird that ty only has one more year left of school and he will be done with high school!!!
i love you all so much and miss you! can't wait to hear back from you!
love
Elder Jens Smith
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