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We read as a family last night about the Savior's visit to the people near the temple in Bountiful, shortly after his resurrection.

It never ceases to bring tears to my eyes, no matter how many times I've read it. The Savior of the world, the Light and the Life, the Great Master of the Universe, humbly taking a child and placing his mighty hands on the tender head and giving blessing... Each of the children received a blessing. One by one. The Master spoke to them, spoke to the Father in their behalf, and tenderly wept as He did so.

He was mighty, but He was lowly. And He loved (loves!) the little children.

We read in the Book of Mormon Institute Manual the following quote:

Church members in Chile had a similar experience when President Spencer W. Kimball (1895–1985) visited them: “One of the greatest expressions of love for children that I have seen occurred when I was serving as a stake president in Chile. President Spencer W. Kimball visited Chile for an area conference. Members of the Church from four countries met together in a stadium that held about fifteen thousand people. We asked President Kimball what he would like to do after the conference. His eyes full of tears, he said, ‘I would like to see the children.’ One of the priesthood leaders announced over the microphone that President Kimball would like to shake the hands or bless each of the children in the stadium. The people were astounded—there was a great silence. President Kimball greeted about two thousand children one by one, crying as he shook their hands or kissed them or put his hands on their heads and blessed them. The children were very reverent and looked at him and cried too. He said he’d never felt this kind of spirit in his life. It was a tremendous moment in the lives of all the Church members there” (Janet Peterson and Eduardo Ayala, “Friend to Friend,” Friend, Mar. 1996, 6–7).

I don't know the meaning of all things. Shucks, I barely know how to put my own socks on. But I know, beyond any doubt or confusion or darkness, that God truly loves us. We are all His children. We do not understand all that He has for us. Nevertheless, we have this assurance - that we need not fear. He will lead us along. And He will work all things for our benefit and profit and learning, turning the water of our trials into the wine of His mercy and goodness and love.

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lillysmum said…
I do love that you have such faith.
September 16, 2013 at 9:44 PM
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