2023 December 6, Wednesday, Journal Entry

Had a pretty good day serving in the Bishops Storehouse. That is such a blessing to me to interact with my brothers and sisters who are in need and are being helped by our service. I always try to make them feel good about receiving the goods that we offer. Yesterday was my first full day of being as manager and I think I did fairly well. There is plenty of room for improvement but I'm working with good people.

Cathy had two doctor appointments yesterday. Mostly routine. She's got some health problems that we are trying to stay on top of. One of our many blessings is great medical insurance and we are using that. 

Going to the temple this morning. I weighed 227.5 this morning which is a good thing. I'm happy with being between 225 and 230 at my height (6'7") and I  feel pretty good. I look in the mirror, though, and this older man is looking back at me. Alas, I will be 78 years old in a couple of weeks. The older man is actually me.

Come Follow Me 

Revelation 3:4 Thou hast a few names even in Sardis which have not defiled their garments; and they shall walk with me in white: for they are worthy.

"I testify that God lives and that His Beloved Son, our Redeemer, Jesus Christ, lives and because of the redeeming and enabling power of His infinite Atonement, each of you will be guided and guarded on your path to the temple and back into Their presence. I pray that each of you will be strengthened for that work which will be your finest hour. Live for that beautiful day spoken of in the book of Revelation when you will “walk … in white: [because you] are worthy.” 

Sister Elaine S. Dalton, Young Women General President, April 2011

It has been my experience that worthily obtaining a temple recommend and going to the temple are good first steps in obtaining the continued blessings available to us as members of God's kingdom. We need to attend the temple often and participate in the various ordinances available there, Initiatory, Endowment, Sealings, Baptism and Confirmation, as frequently as possible and ponder the meaning of these ordinances. Then keep these things in mind as we study the scriptures and other gospel topics. If we're not moving forward, we are very possibly moving backward.