Saturday, November 8, 2008

A wonderful meeting

It is Stake Conference weekend here. Tonight they had an adult meeting. I almost didn't want to go but decided to since, hey.... how often do I get to go to a meeting without the distraction of the children :) A good part of the meeting was about family and husband/wife and parents/children things. Some of it was very difficult for me because of the current circumstances in my life. But I kept listening. The Stake President spoke at the end and he spoke about how Loving Heavenly Father and feeling his love is the most important thing. That no matter how much we might feel like we aren't succeeding in other aspects of life that the number one thing should be our testimony and relationship with our Savior. And that we should let Him share our burdens. That touched me greatly and really put things into perspective for me. We sang "I Believe in Christ" for the closing hymn. I've sung that song many many times and it's almost ingrained in my memory but tonight the 4th verse stood out like it never had before...

I believe in Christ; he stands supreme!
From him I’ll gain my fondest dream;
And while I strive through grief and pain,
His voice is heard: “Ye shall obtain.”
I believe in Christ; so come what may,
With him I’ll stand in that great day
When on this earth he comes again
To rule among the sons of men.

I am going through much grief and pain as all of you know. But I know my Savior knows me and He has carried me though thus far and I know He will continue to help me carry my burdens and as long as I remain faithful I will make it through this. Everything will be ok.

1 comments:

Hillary said...

I feel the Spirit so strongly every single time I sing that song. It's one of my absolute favorites, and I cry every time. I'm so glad you went to Stake Conference and were touched by the words you heard. Hang in there. You're so amazing.