2023 December 2, Saturday, Journal Entry

We spent most of the day decorating inside for Christmas. At 3 p.m. We picked up Erica and Jill at their Grandma Black's home and they came over and helped.

Erica decorated the table under the mirror in our front hallway. I think she did a masterful job. She did other things as well, as did Jill, then we had quesadillas that Cathy made and played a game.

Then we took them home.

We are still working on the decorations. 

This morning we will be at the Bishops Storehouse for our Saturday morning shift.

Come Follow Me 

1 John 5:4 For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith.

 "My dear brothers and sisters, I am grateful to greet you on this glorious Sabbath morning. You are constantly on my mind. I marvel at the way you spring into action whenever you see others in need. I stand amazed at the faith and testimony you demonstrate again and again. I weep over your heartaches, disappointments, and worries. I love you. I assure you that our Heavenly Father and His Beloved Son, Jesus Christ, love you. They are intimately aware of your circumstances, your goodness, your needs, and your prayers for help. Again and again, I pray for you to feel Their love for you.

...What does it mean to overcome the world? It means overcoming the temptation to care more about the things of this world than the things of God. It means trusting the doctrine of Christ more than the philosophies of men. It means delighting in truth, denouncing deception, and becoming “humble followers of Christ.” It means choosing to refrain from anything that drives the Spirit away. It means being willing to “give away” even our favorite sins."

President Russell M. Nelson, October 2022, Overcome the World and Find Rest