Sunday, December 7, 2008

Twitter on Elder Wirthlin's Talk

It's funny that the day after I read Elder Wirthlin's talk, I received a quote from it in my LDS Gems emails. Anywho. A sister in my ward sent me this twitter about that quote:

With the passing of Elder Wirthlin and with challenges we all face in life, this was a timely message for me. I hope it will inspire you all as it did me. May you all have a wonder holiday season. I love you all. The credit goes to some of the mothers with missionary out in the mission field and of course Elder Wirthlin. What a great man. I know that many of you are facing challenging times! Like us, some of you have been layed (laid?) off work, or your husband is out of work, and more layoffs are being announced. Sue Hurt sent this timely quote to one of my email groups:"The Lord compensates the faithful for every loss. That which is taken away from those who love the Lord will be added unto them in His own way. While it may not come at the time we desire, the faithful will know that every tear today will eventually be returned a hundredfold with tears of rejoicing and gratitude." Joseph B Wirthlin, "Come What May, and Love It," Ensign, Nov 2008We are going to miss Elder Wirthlin!Last night during our family scripture study, we read King Benjamin's speech where he said, "For even at this time, my whole frame doth tremble exceedingly while attempting to speak to you; but the Lord God doth support me..." (Mosiah 2:30)We discussed how Elder Wirthlin was held up by Elder Nelson(?) while he was speaking during our last conference. We have watched our leaders speak in Conference and heard their testimonies, even when it was too difficult for them to stand and testify and had to speak while sitting down. What powerful testimonies and examples they are to us!Let us move forward with faith, and hang on to the Iron Rod, the words of God!

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