Elder Joseph Wirthlin passed away last night and I've been impressed by some friends who devoted blogs to his memory today. I don't have anything profound to say and I hope this post doesn't seem disjointed from my previous posts, but I hope I am okay to share a few thoughts he taught over the past few years that have resounded in my soul and shaken me awake more than once:"I urge you to examine your life. Determine where you are and what you need to do to be the kind of person you want to be. Create inspiring, noble, and righteous goals that fire your imagination and create excitement in your heart. And then keep your eye on them. Work consistently towards achieving them."
"Tied to this misconception is the erroneous belief that all members of the Church should look, talk, and be alike. The Lord did not people the earth with a vibrant orchestra of personalities only to value the piccolos of the world."
"The abundant life is a spiritual life. Too many sit at the banquet table of the gospel of Jesus Christ and merely nibble at the feast placed before them. They go through the motions—attending their meetings perhaps, glancing at scriptures, repeating familiar prayers—but their hearts are far away. If they are honest, they would admit to being more interested in the latest neighborhood rumors, stock market trends, and their favorite TV show than they are in the supernal wonders and sweet ministerings of the Holy Spirit."
"We are sons and daughters of an immortal, loving, and all-powerful Father in Heaven. We are created as much from the dust of eternity as we are from the dust of the earth. Every one of us has potential we can scarcely imagine."
"The Church is not a place where perfect people gather to say perfect things, or have perfect thoughts, or have perfect feelings. The Church is a place where imperfect people gather to provide encouragement, support, and service to each other as we press on in our journey to return to our Heavenly Father."
"Each one of us will travel a different road during this life. Each progresses at a different rate. Temptations that trouble your brother may not challenge you at all. Strengths that you possess may seem impossible to another."
"Never look down on those who are less perfect than you. Don’t be upset because someone can’t sew as well as you, can’t throw as well as you, can’t row or hoe as well as you."
"Love is the beginning, the middle, and the end of the pathway of discipleship. It comforts, counsels, cures, and consoles. It leads us through valleys of darkness and through the veil of death. In the end love leads us to the glory and grandeur of eternal life."
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I write (SURPRISE) and have been working on a book. Lately I've been feeling somewhat iffish on the whole thing, sometimes Trevor's encouragement and praise isn't enough (and since he's married to me it can seem hollow), but the quote on creating goals to be the person you want to be was...so needed. Thanks!
Sherry, I know Trevor and he couldn't make up dishonest flattery and live with himself to save the world. I can't wait to read your book. If it's anything like what you casually write on your blog, I'm sure to be entertained and inspired.
Thanks for posting this. There are some quotes I know and love (especially the first one), and some that I don't remember ever hearing or reading.
Maybe it's just me, but I feel sad whenever they pass. It's a selfish sad, as they are undoubtedly in a much, much better place. Nonetheless, I feel sad that I won't hear their words anymore. What better way to remember an apostle than to recall his words that touched your life most?
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