The prophet spoke about the song, "It Is Well with My Soul" and shared how we all have many trials in our lives, but we can find peace amidst these hard times. He shared a story of the many who wrote "It Is Well with My Soul". He said the man had some hard economic time and so he thought it would be good to send his wife and 4 daughters to England and then he would follow after he did some pressing business, but as his family was crossing the Atlantic Ocean the ship sunk and only his wife was saved. As he sailed to go and meet his wife he wrote the lyrics to the song. I don't have the words but you should definitely look it up!
Then... Sister Nelson talked about what it has been like in their house since President Nelson was called to be a prophet. She talked about how at night she gets impressions to leave the room and so she does and when she comes back he has pages of notes written down. Something's during the night he slips out and goes to the closet to receive revelation and again come out with pages of notes. It was so interesting to hear her accounts. The Spirit was so strong and everyone just sat in awe about how President Nelson truly is the prophet!
Sister Bednar talked about 5 things she learned in Texas which was really fun! On things she said was that one day the Stake President called them in and asked them to help donate to the temple fund to build the Dallas temple. She said that they were struggling students and that the amount they were asked to pay was more than she thought they could do, but they said yes, and as they struggled even more, after the temple was finished she went inside the Dallas temple and she was so grateful. She knew that her contribution maybe helped to pay for a piece of trim or a door hinge. She said that when we sacrifice we have more love.
Elder Bednar talked about being "All in". What's funny is that in the Purpose Statement for our mission at the recovery end it says, "Every Sister every Elder, All in". But he talked about being all in in the gospel. He talked about how we should sacrifice all we have to serve the Lord.
Elder and Sister Ochoa talked about the Book of Mormon and how important it is to have a deep testimony of it. They also talked about humbling ourselves and seeing the blessings all around us every day. He referenced the song, "Because I Have Been Given Much" and talked about how we need to give back to others because God has given us so much.
It was so wonderful to hear from the Prophet and other leaders of our church. I am so grateful to be a member of this beautiful church that gives us all we need to have peace in this life. I am so grateful that we have a prophet and that he teaches us all we need to know to guide us through life.
I hope you have an amazing week and a happy Thanksgiving!
Hermana Zimmerman
P.S. sorry I have 0 pictures this week!
When peace like a river, attendeth my way,
When sorrows like sea billows roll
Whatever my lot, thou hast taught me to say
It is well, it is well, with my soul
When sorrows like sea billows roll
Whatever my lot, thou hast taught me to say
It is well, it is well, with my soul
It is well
With my soul
It is well, it is well with my soul
With my soul
It is well, it is well with my soul
Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come,
Let this blest assurance control,
That Christ has regarded my helpless estate,
And hath shed His own blood for my soul
Let this blest assurance control,
That Christ has regarded my helpless estate,
And hath shed His own blood for my soul
It is well (it is well)
With my soul (with my soul)
It is well, it is well with my soul
With my soul (with my soul)
It is well, it is well with my soul
My sin, oh, the bliss of this glorious thought
My sin, not in part but the whole,
Is nailed to the cross, and I bear it no more,
Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, o my soul
My sin, not in part but the whole,
Is nailed to the cross, and I bear it no more,
Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, o my soul
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