To mothers everywhere, you are magnificent!

You are doing terrifically well. The very fact that you have been given such a responsibility is everlasting evidence of the trust your Father in Heaven has in you. He knows that your giving birth to a child does not immediately propel you into the circle of the omniscient.

If you and your husband will strive to love God and live the gospel yourselves; if you will plead for that guidance and comfort of the Holy Spirit promised to the faithful; if you will go to the temple to both make and claim the promises of the most sacred covenants a woman or man can make in this world; if you will show others, including your children, the same caring, compassionate, forgiving heart you want heaven to show you; if you try your best to be the best parent you can be, you will have done all that a human being can do and all that God expects you to do.

 







Children are a blessing. Little angels sent from our loving Heavenly Father to give our lives bliss! I know it is really important to treat these children with love and to be able to raise and guide them in a home with the gospel. Be an example to your little ones, hold them, play with them, be kind and compassionate. All is well when God is watching over you. Include your husband in the expeience of having a baby in your tummy for 9 months, make him feel the love too. Then include him as much as possible. He has the same love for them as well.

I know that you and I are children of a loving Heavenly Father. I know that His Son, Jesus Christ, lives and that He is our Savior and that He paid the price of all of our sins. He was resurrected, and He and Heavenly Father appeared to the boy Joseph Smith. I know that the Book of Mormon is the word of God, translated through the gift and power of God. I know that this is the true Church of Jesus Christ.

I know that through the Holy Ghost we can learn what God would have usdo. I testify that He can give us the power to do what He asks of us, whatever it is and whatever trials may come.

I pray that we will choose to obey the Lord quickly, always, in quiet times and in storms. As we do, our faith will be strengthened, we will find peace in this life, and we will gain the assurance that we and our families can qualify for eternal life in the world to come.

We each think, say, and do things in our daily lives that can offend the Spirit. The Lord taught us that the Holy Ghost will be our constant companion when our hearts are full of charity and when virtue garnishes our thoughts unceasingly (see D&C 121:45).

For those who are struggling with the high standard needed to qualify for the gift of the Spirit’s companionship, I offer this encouragement. You have had times when you have felt the influence of the Holy Ghost. It may have happened for you today.

You can treat those moments of inspiration like the seed of faith that Alma described (see Alma 32:28). Plant each one. You can do that by acting on the prompting you felt.

The most valuable inspiration will be for you to know what God would have you do. If it is to pay tithing or to visit a grieving friend, you should do it. Whatever it is, do it.

When you demonstrate your willingness to obey, the Spirit will send you more impressions of what God would have you do for Him.

I love this quote by Elder Holland because It is so true about marriage, we each need to have the faith and the courage to go out of our way and serve each other so we can be stronger and grow together! Love is endless if we give our whole hearts. Never focus on the negative but see the good in each other and see how beautiful life can be!

I love this quote because it is so uplifting. I know this life is hard and al things may seem dark and dreary now. But Enjoy the moment, this life is short and all experiences are given to us so we can learn and grow and come unto Christ, we need to take all our experience and change our attitude for better.

Fathers are so precious in a child's life, They have to be there to fully support them when there is a need. Children recognize when a father is present and when he is not. Life is a continue tremulous battle field and where would the family be without fathers? the example of a father is a powerful one and needs to be shown to the world as a positive influence. I am especially thankful for my husband in my life and being my stronghold to help keep me afloat when my boat is rocked by the stormy seas of life. I know that he will be my companion and best friend for all of time. I can always count on him. Im so thankful for the priesthood that he holds, it makes me so proud when he exercises that power.

This week I have felt so small compared to the universe and how I am surrounded by the marvelous miracles that happen on a daily basis. I know that my life can be made strong through adversity and trial. Things that can be difficult for me can become a strength in the eyes of my Father. I am so thankful for the sadness in my life so I can see and appreciate the goodness and happiness that I have. I can see more blessings when I see more sorrow, I know that it seems like it wouldn't work like that but honestly, I feel like I can see all that Heavenly Father can do for me. He knows me and knows how I feel. He understand my life and my heart. Like this little ant, he will empower me with he great spirit and help me to do all things that are hard.

I love how the savior knows all things and he can be such an uplifting love when we need it. I believe with my whole heart that if I do as God would have me do then I will be blessed. All of us can receive the love of the atonement and can feel the peace that comes with it.

In our class, we talked about gender roles and how men and women are very different from each other. Me and woman were created equal so that they can serve different purposes on this earth. They each do specific things to balance one another and we can't have one without the other. Men and women need each other to serve specific roles. Men provide, protect and women nurture. Dad and mom are given children to raise, to help nurture and grow.