Friday, July 23, 2010

Flood Your Life With Brilliant Light

I continued my study of the topic of faith, hope, and charity in Moroni 7 this morning.  The LDS Institute Manual (click the underlined link and then go to pages 391-2 if you'd like to read it in full), had this gem in it,

"Apostles counseled us on what it means to have faith in Jesus Christ:

'To gain unshakable faith in Jesus Christ is to flood your life with brilliant light. You are no longer alone to struggle with challenges you know you cannot resolve or control yourself, for He said, ‘If ye will have faith in me ye shall have power to do whatsoever thing is expedient in me’ (Moroni 7:33; italics added).

'If you are despondent, racked by transgression, are ill, alone, or desperately in need of comfort and support, I solemnly testify that the Lord will help you when you carefully obey the spiritual law upon which that help is predicated. He is your Father. You are His child. He loves you. He will never let you down. I know He will bless you'"



  -- Elder Richard G. Scott in Conference Report, Oct. 1991, 118; or Ensign, Nov. 1991, 86

Elder Scott has a very distinctive voice.  In my mind I can hear him say these words as I read them.  There is something very soothing and reassuring about hearing him say this.  (I tried to post a link to an actual recording, but am finding that 1997 is as far back as the audio/video archives of LDS General Conference goes online.  If you know how to help me with this, please do ... thanks!)

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