030526, Thursday

Daily Vitals: 

Weight: 225.3

BP and Pulse: 131/86, 81

Current Glucose Level: 134 @ 0435

Reported Sleep: 7:13

Yesterday's Steps: 4,372

Journal Entry

Come Follow Me 

Genesis 28: 16 And Jacob awaked out of his sleep, and he said, Surely the Lord is in this place; and I knew it not.

"... This time of bleakness after World War II left its mark upon the world. It left its mark upon me.

Back then, in the solitude of my loneliest hours, I often wondered, “Is there any hope left in the world?”

Angels among Us

As I pondered this question, I thought about our young American missionaries who served among us during those years. They had left the safety of their homes half a world away and traveled to Germany—land of their recent enemies—to offer divine hope to our people. They came not to blame, lecture, or shame. They willingly gave of their young lives without thought of earthly gain, wanting only to help others find the joy and peace they had experienced.

To me, these young men and women were perfect. I am sure they had flaws, but not to me. I will always think of them as being bigger than life—angels of light and glory, ministers of compassion, goodness, and truth.

While the world was drowning in cynicism, bitterness, hatred, and fear, the example and teachings of these young people filled me with hope. The gospel message they offered transcended politics, history, grudges, grievances, and personal agendas. It gave divine answers to important questions we had during these difficult times."

Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf, Apostle