Hard is part of the gospel plan. One of the purposes of this life is for us to be proven (see Abraham 3:25). Few have suffered more undeservedly than the people of Alma. They fled from wicked King Noah, only to become slaves to the Lamanites! Through those trials the Lord taught them that He chastens His people and tries “their patience and their faith” (Mosiah 23:21).
During the terrible days in Liberty Jail, the Lord taught Joseph Smith to “endure it well” (D&C 121:8) and promised that if he did, “all these things shall give thee experience, and shall be for thy good” (D&C 122:7).
President Thomas S. Monson has pleaded, “May we ever choose the harder right instead of the easier wrong.” With regard to our temples, he stated that “no sacrifice is too great, no price too heavy, no struggle too difficult in order to receive [temple] blessings.”
In the world of nature, hard is part of the circle of life. It is hard for a baby chick to hatch out of that tough eggshell. But when someone tries to make it easier, the chick does not develop the strength necessary to live. In a similar way, the struggle of a butterfly to escape the cocoon strengthens it for the life it will live.
Through these examples, we see that hard is the constant! We all have challenges. The variable is our reaction to the hard.
Announcements -
No Mutual activities this Tuesday (March 20th) due to the caucus being held at the fire station in Paradise Tuesday night.
Stake Humanitarian center is in need of donations of trial or travel size shampoo, and individually wrapped tooth brushes. If you would like to help donate, bring items to church or get them to Sherry Newbrand or Shawna Eggli.
General Conference is coming up!! March 31st and April 1st.
General sessions both days at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
General Priesthood meeting will be held Saturday March 31st at 6:00 p.m.
Condolences to Bobbie Fredrickson on the passing of her Sister.
Congratulations to the following -
Hunter Potter for becoming a Priest.
Michael Atkinson for becoming a Deacon.
Sierra Zook for graduating from Primary and becoming a Beehive.
Olivia Gale for earning her Young Women’s recognition award.
Relief Society Lessons -
25th - The Sabbath is a day to serve others
Birthdays -
22nd - Diane Fredrickson
23rd - Betty Weeks
