Saturday, November 8, 2008

From Arlo

Often we are taught that being a disciple of Christ is difficult or a tough way to live, but if we hang in there it will be worth it. Sometimes living true to our covenants is described as a great sacrifice where we give up so much the world would offer us in exchange for this spartan life that eventually brings eternal reward. We even see beautifully done portraits of the Savior with sayings that indicate they are a quote from him saying, I never said it would be easy, I only said it would be worth it. These are well intentioned by those who make them or have them but the only problem I see with them is that he never said that.
What he said was that we are to come unto him, all of us who are heavy laden, and He will give us rest. He invites us to take his yoke upon us and learn of him, he wants us to be his disciples. He explains that He is meek and lowly in heart and that we will find rest to our souls. His yoke is easy, His burden is light. No wonder President Monson at conference taught that we should and can find joy in the journey of life. Elder Wirthlin passed on what his Mother taught him about her philosiphy for life, "Come what may and love it". Elder Corbridge explained that living the gospel is the Way, that Jesus is the Way and every other way is foolishness. Mom and I love you all. What a privilege to be your parents, grandparents!
The Way

2 comments:

Jennie said...

I love that! How lucky we are to have words from living prophets to help us through day to day life. With all the crazy things that have transpired the past week it's good to remember who is still in charge of it all! We love you and love hearing your counsel from so far away! ... I love the Grampa Corner too! Miss and Love you both!

SHEFFIELD said...

Dear Daddy! I loved reading what you wrote. It makes me think of our wonderful hymns: "now let us REJOICE in the day of salvation!" "come, come ye saints no toil or labor fear but with JOY wend your way" we are so lucky to have the gospel, and really it is much EASIER to live the gospel than to have to go back and repent later. I love you!!!