An experience that I will never forget but I need to write down so it won't fade.
Jeffery R. Holland of the quorum of the twelve apostles came to my father in laws stake. (He is the stake president)
And we were invited to come. I pulled out all the stops and packed Ruby a killer diaper bag full of activites and treats, hoping she would last the entire 2 hours!
Before the meeting, I was able to shake Elder and Sister Holland's hands. Sister Holland stopped and talked to Ruby.
"What's your name?"
"I'm Ruby!"
"How old are you?"
"I'm two.." (Holds up 5 fingers! Lol)
She was talking to Sister Holland as if she were a friend, or a grandma. Ruby can be bashful but she was so comfortable with this sister.
It touched my heart. Sister Holland radiated with the love of Christ.
We were priveledged to hear from both Sister and Elder Holland.
Sister Holland is amazing. During her talk there was something that struck me deep. And in the talk she said "I know my husband is an apostle of God because I hear him pray."
Wow. What a simple yet powerful testimony of the work of the Lord.
Elder Holland talked about prayers being answered and also about passion week. Passion week being the week that Christ was betrayed, and crucified but also resurrected.
I felt as though he was speaking directly to me at some parts in his talk. The Spirit was testifying to me that Elder Holland is a true apostle of Jesus Christ.
He talked about trials, and hardships that the Lord faced but also the trials and hardships that we face.
He related passion week to our lives. The bad always comes before the good. We must endure trials and tribulations to get to the good part. The Lord will always give us what we want and we need, it may not be in this life- but the blessings and promises from our Heavenly Father will be fulfilled if we have faith.
"This is the church of happy endings" Elder Holland
Just as Christ, we have to go through trials and heartache to get to the ressurection.
So if you are going through a trial, remember that our Savior has suffered for our sins and for our trials. He loves us and will walk with us to get us to our happy Ending. Turn to your Heavenly Father in prayer and ask for comfort and guidence, and remember that Elder Holland has promised us-
The bad always comes before the good .
"Because he was alone, you don't have to be" Elder Holland
Happy passion week 💕