I know of nothing worthwhile in life that comes easy—and nothing in life is as valuable as a strong marriage and a secure family... Most strong marriages have been severely tested. Husbands and wives who encounter and surmount suffering, pain, misunderstanding, and temptation can enjoy a marriage that is beautiful and eternal. But I do not want us to look to the past—let us look only to today and the future.
We must bring the Savior and his teachings into our homes and hearts. To really succeed, an eternal marriage must be centered in Christ. Though directed to priesthood bearers, the principles in Doctrine and Covenants 121 apply to both husbands and wives:
“No power or influence can or ought to be maintained by virtue of the priesthood—and here are the characteristics by which power and influence can be maintained—only by persuasion, by long-suffering, by gentleness and meekness, and by love unfeigned;
“By kindness, and pure knowledge, which shall greatly enlarge the soul without hypocrisy, and without guile.
“Let thy bowels also be full of charity … to the household of faith, and let virtue garnish thy thoughts unceasingly; then shall thy confidence wax strong in the presence of God; and the doctrine of the priesthood shall distill upon thy soul as the dews from heaven.” (D&C 121:41–42, 45.)
Friday, November 6, 2009
Thoughts...
I came across this article from the Ensign that, to me, was really resonant. In it, Hugh W. Pinnock says this:
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That's really cool. That passage has application so much beyond simply acting in priesthood callings. I took an institute class from C Max Caldwell way back in college. It was on the D&C. As he would teach along during the semester and we would come to a significant scripture he would call them "grand keys" that have application as foundational principles to live by. D&C 121:41-42,45 is surely one. A principle with a promise.
That's a great thought.. I really like that idea of "grand keys"; foundational principles to live by.
Thanks!
That D&C passage has been stuck before my eyes so many times in the last week that I think somebody must want me to pay attention.
And the quote from Elder Pinnock reminds me a lot of a recent Elder Holland devotional/fireside about marriage and how dangerous it is to go dig up the difficulties of the past. He got pretty worked up about it. Anyway, great thoughts. thanks.
Thanks Kate.
By the way - where did you get the beautiful temple picture?
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