Elder Holland

I finally got my copy of General Conference Addresses Ensign and quickly opened it up! Can I just say that I love Elder Holland! There is something about his spirit that makes my spirit pay attention! I am only half way through his talk and here is what I LOVE so far!

"In whatever country you live, however young or inadequate you feel, or however aged or limited you see yourself as being, I testify you are individually loved of God, you are central to the meaning of His work, and you are cherished and prayed for by the presiding officers of His Church. The personal value, the sacred splendor of every one of you, is the very reason there is a plan for salvation and exaltation. Contrary to the parlance of the day, this is about you. No, don’t turn and look at your neighbor. I am talking to you!

I have struggled to find an adequate way to tell you how loved of God you are and how grateful we on this stand are for you. I am trying to be voice for the very angels of heaven in thanking you for every good thing you have ever done, for every kind word you have ever said, for every sacrifice you have ever made in extending to someone—to anyone—the beauty and blessings of the gospel of Jesus Christ."

As I read it again I cry because there are many days I don't feel adequate and do feel very limited. It is nice to be reminded of how loved we truly are. So loved that a father would sacrifice His Son! And that is all I will say about that as the keyboard blurs out of focus:)

P.S When I changed the background on my blog it made it so your blogs don't show up! Anyone know how to fix that?