I believe this is a quote from Joseph Smith (?) When all is said and done, either the gospel is true or it isn't. It's one or the other. We pick ourselves up when we make mistakes or when mistakes have been made against us, dust ourselves off, square our shoulders, and move forward to build the kingdom of God here on the earth. 'So, should we not go on in so great a cause?'
Both Arlen and Debi talked about that among other things. There were certainly enough valid reasons for them to not go back to Brazil: 2 aging widowed mothers, already been there 3 years as mission president, health issues with kids and grandchildren, one member law practice, stake president, etc. etc. but when the call/assignment comes 'should we not go on in so great a cause' in the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.
We will miss them a lot. Good people, good friends, good examples. We have given much but have gleaned even more!
- 2 Nephi: 26--We are all alike to God.
- 1 Nephi--Trust in God's timetable. He has said, " I have heard thee...." Patience!!! The Lord knows we need time to get ready for the answer. He has not forsaken us. He is grooming us for the answer and how we need to act on it once He gives it to us. (I never thought about this that way before.)
- Alma 8-- Weighed down with sorrow and hard things. Do our best. IF IT'S HARD, THEN IT'S HARD! Stand our post. Keep trying.
- NO substitute for integrity. As we navigate life's trials, be true to the gospel and our morals and ethics.
- Miracles DO happen. (Oh ye of little faith...) The brick wall WILL move--even if only part of an inch-- if we do all we can as we approach it. Let the Lord do the Lord's work! He will accomplish what He needs to.
- "OPPORTUNITIES ARE PERISHABLE"--Thomas S. Monson. There is a season and time to every purpose. Don't let the opportunities pass us by that the Lord puts in front of us. They will not always be there.
