This months' Relief Society lesson is "The Gospel of Jesus Christ" by L. Tom Perry. I know some of you who read my blog don't live here or are not in Relief Society because of other callings, or you're a man and you're not in Relief Society at all. I want to give you all the chance to join in the conversation, if you feel moved to do so. The bulk of Elder Perry's talk covers our basic beliefs; eternal life, missionary work, repentance, baptism, and the Holy Ghost. The part I wanted some feedback on was enduring to the end. Elder Perry said "Enduring to the end requires faithfulness to the end... and is definitely not a do-it-yourself project." I would love to hear your thoughts or experiences on the subject.
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Since I'm in nursery I don't get to hear the RS lessons, but it sounds like this one would have been good for me to hear. I need to go read it.
All I know is enduring to the end and faithfulness to the end is very difficult at times. I also know there is no way anyone can do it without the help of our Heavenly Father, at least not if your trying to be sane and have peace and happiness. When your going through a challenging time, especially if it lasts longer than you ever thought possible, you have to turn to your Heavenly Father for comfort, peace, strength, understanding, help, guidance. Plus, I think friends and family are a wonderful blessing as well. Friends are able to help lift you up and can sometimes help give you strength, guidance and laughter, which I think is incredibly important during tough times.
All I know is for me, scriptures and prayer bring me a daily dose of peace and comfort that help me endure and be faithful. That doesn't mean every day is bubbles and sunshine, but it does mean I can get through another day.
So anyway, sorry to ramble for so long, but you asked for thoughts and that's what I think. Thank you and have a great day ;o)
When I think of enduring to the end I always think about missionary work. as you know my mission was extremely difficult at times. I was sick all of the time. One time sticks out in particular. I was sick with an ear infection and everytime I would stand up I would throw up. I couldnt keep the antibiotics down to help cure my ear infection. I lost 10 pounds in four days. I would lay in my bed hoping our electricity would come back on so my fan could cool me off alittle bit, and I would wonder why in the heck I was there. I had alot of time to ponder and pray about my purpose on this mission. I then realized that it wasnt my mission, it was the lords mission. I gained a testimony of enduring to the end. When my mission president called and asked if I wanted to go home, I was able to say no. I couldnt believe that I would say no to that question, but because of my new gained testimony I had the strength and desire to endure to the end.
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