050324, Friday, Journal Entry

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Book of Mormon Reading: 2 Nephi 7

Journal Entry 

I know that a new Provo Rock Canyon Temple will soon be constructed on the site of the old Provo Temple but it is sad in a way to see the old temple being torn down.

I took this photograph yesterday.

I don't know why Cathy has suffered like she has with her fall and broken pelvis and now her foot being swollen and discolored after stubbing her toe but I'm trying to do my best to keep her cheered up and as happy as possible. She is a remarkable woman and will keep trying despite these challenges.

Today is pretty much a free day. Nothing planned. 

Come Follow Me 

Mosiah 5:2 And they all cried with one voice, saying: Yea, we believe all the words which thou hast spoken unto us; and also, we know of their surety and truth, because of the Spirit of the Lord Omnipotent, which has wrought a mighty change in us, or in our hearts, that we have no more disposition to do evil, but to do good continually.

"We all need to seek to have our hearts and very natures changed so that we no longer have a desire to follow the ways of the world but to please God. True conversion is a process that takes place over a period of time and involves a willingness to exercise faith. It comes when we search the scriptures instead of the Internet. It comes when we are obedient to the commandments of God. Conversion comes when we serve those around us. It comes from earnest prayer, regular temple attendance, and faithful fulfillment of our God-given responsibilities. It takes consistency and daily effort."

Bonnie L. Oscarson Young Women General President, April 2016

"Preparation isn’t just for those going to the temple for the first time. We all should be perpetually preparing to go to the house of the Lord. One stake I know has adopted the motto “Home centered, Church supported, and temple bound.” Bound is an interesting word in that it means focused on a direction, but it also means fastened to or secured by, resolved and determined, sure. So being temple bound secures us to the Savior, giving us proper direction and stability while ensuring we have covenant confidence through Jesus Christ."

Elder Ulisses Soares Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, April 2024