Well, with so much worry and stress that's in the economy these days, I would like to comment about "peace." They don't talk about it very much on the news, and they don't talk about too much on the radio either.
It's something that just doesn't get enough attention in the media or anywhere else, yet it's a very important subject.
There are some ways of achieving peace. For example, you could hug a tree, or hold a cat, or talk to a family member who you really trust more than anyone else. But how about achieving everlasting peace that you can have, in your heart.
That's one thing I've been aspiring for over the last year. One thing that I've realized is that a real sure way to having and achieving peace is through Jesus Christ's gospel. All the things that Jesus wants for us are all about peace. That's one reason why he's given us commandments, he wants us to have direction to do the right things. He knows that we're not perfect geniuses who live perfect lives, and he knows our weaknesses.
One thing that really stood out to me today when I was reading President Thomas S. Monson's talk titled, "May You Have Courage," was about having the "courage to refrain from judging others." I really had to ponder that and searched my heart about it. My conclusion is that it really does take courage to not be critical and judge people. It takes a little more effort and strength to step back from the hate and not participate in the hate that looms all around.
Some references to Jesus Christ, in the talk by President Monson, brought light to some of the commandments that Jesus meant for all of us. I'll just mention some of them from President Monson's talk.
In the sermon on the mount, the Savior declared "Judge not."
At a later time He admonished, "Cease to find fault one with another."
The Savior said, "A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another... By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another."
I believe that Jesus Christ wants for all of us to be saved from the hate and vicious evils that are in this world, and that Thomas S. Monson truly helps us to know what Jesus wants for us in these latter days. I love Jesus, I love the prophet, and I love Jesus Christ's church. May we have courage and strength to establish more peace here on earth, and be true disciples of Jesus Christ. I believe that as we follow the commandments, we can have more peace and more of God's Kingdom here on earth.
In the name of the beloved son of God, Jesus Christ. Amen.
1 noted ponderings:
I really wanted to say how good of a post I think this is. I think it is excellent!
It reminded me of the CES talk Sister Dalton just gave last month (or less than that maybe) about how it is our responsibility to bring the world "up to the mountain," or something like that. I really wish I could find that talk on lds.org but alas I can't.
I would love to hear some personal experiences from readers about how the Gospel of Jesus Christ has brought peace to their lives... I would share but the ones that stand out in my mind are far too personal.
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