Giants Disappear as You go forth in Faith
Giants Disappear as You go forth in Faith
I had a dream early this morning that I was in a long race. There was time enough to stop and eat and get refreshed and go again. I did not feel alone but I’m not sure who else was in the race. I could see from another perspective that there was a group gathering vicious dogs that they planned on putting in my way to stop my progress. I was aware of the dogs but as I proceed in the race I never did encounter them.
It seemed as I woke that they obstacles (dogs) had been removed from my path before I reached them. It says in Katie’s patriarchal blessing that obstacles will be removed from her path without her even being aware of them. What is the exact working Katie? Anyway this happened to me in this dream. If we trust in the Lord we will be watched over.
Miracle for today. Bode’s belirubim was so high last week(6.4) that the doctor’s office said to take him to Primary Children’s Hospital to have an ultrasound to check his liver, gallbladder, and kidneys. He was given a blessing by his dad Cliff and we all prayed for him for the next few days. The ultrasound showed everything working great. Keri took him in for another blood test yesterday-Tues. today we got word his belirubin is down to 2.4. He is healthy and well. Seth’s doesn’t have to wear his patch for several months because his eye has improved so much.
Dear God, Thanks for the Blessings!!!
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Thursday, February 7, 2008
Trusting in the Lord
Trusting in the Lord is a constant need to me. I have been working on ridding myself from pride-all four boxes.
Box 1 considering myself Better - than some else
Box 2 considering myself Less -Than some else
Box 3 feeling like I deserve something
Box 4 I must be seen as ________________
There is definitely a sense of low self-esteem connected with having pride with comparing yourself with someone else and holding yourself up as Better Than. Really the inner feeling is one of not being of value to God. If we could all feel of worth to God we would not try and use pride to give us false self worth.
Each of us here on the earth right now must have been saved to be here now. John the beloved Apostle desired to stay on the earth until the second coming. I wonder if my life has purpose. I want to believe that it does. I need a reason to be here today. We are not defined by our church calling. Position can not be what makes one of worth to God. It seems all most daily someone with position in the church seems to send the message " I am important what do you do?"
Pres. Hinckley never sent that message. Pres. Boyd K Packer spoke of it last conference.
That every man might speak in the name of God the Lord, even the Savior of the world;
“That faith also might increase in the earth;
“That mine everlasting covenant might be established;
“That the fulness of my gospel might be proclaimed by the weak and the simple unto the ends of the world, and before kings and rulers.
President J. Reuben Clark Jr. said: “In the service of the Lord, it is not where you serve but how. In the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, one takes the place to which one is duly called, which place one neither seeks nor declines” (in Conference Report, Apr. 1951, 154). The Chu
Everything that is done in the Church—the leading, the teaching, the calling, the ordaining, the praying, the singing, the preparation of the sacrament, the counseling, and everything else—is done by ordinary members, the “weak things of the world.”
There is the natural tendency to look at those who are sustained to presiding positions, to consider them to be higher and of more value in the Church or to their families than an ordinary member. Somehow we feel they are worth more to the Lord than are we. It just does not work that way!
It would be very disappointing to my wife and to me if we supposed any one of our children would think that we think we are of more worth to the family or to the Church than they are, or to think that one calling in the Church was esteemed over another or that any calling would be thought to be less important.
Recently, one of our sons was sustained as ward mission leader. His wife told us how thrilled he was with the call. It fits the very heavy demands of his work. He has the missionary spirit and will find good use for his Spanish, which he has kept polished from his missionary days. We also were very, very pleased at his call.
What my son and his wife are doing with their little children transcends anything they could do in the Church or out. No service could be more important to the Lord than the devotion they give to one another and to their little children. And so it is with all our other children. The ultimate end of all activity in the Church centers in the home and the family.
As General Authorities of the Church, we are just the same as you are, and you are just the same as we are. You have the same access to the powers of revelation for your families and for your work and for your callings as we do.
I need to trust God that what I do as a mother and a grandmother with the opportunities that are before me today are of worth to God.
Life of this earth must be of worth. There must be something of value to God that I can do today.
Get off my shoulder Satan who is whispering that I do not count. The Devil will rage in the hearts of men. He tries to make me feel that I have no worth.
Please God help me believe I am good. Not Better than or Less -Than but a granny of God with purpose.
Box 1 considering myself Better - than some else
Box 2 considering myself Less -Than some else
Box 3 feeling like I deserve something
Box 4 I must be seen as ________________
There is definitely a sense of low self-esteem connected with having pride with comparing yourself with someone else and holding yourself up as Better Than. Really the inner feeling is one of not being of value to God. If we could all feel of worth to God we would not try and use pride to give us false self worth.
Each of us here on the earth right now must have been saved to be here now. John the beloved Apostle desired to stay on the earth until the second coming. I wonder if my life has purpose. I want to believe that it does. I need a reason to be here today. We are not defined by our church calling. Position can not be what makes one of worth to God. It seems all most daily someone with position in the church seems to send the message " I am important what do you do?"
Pres. Hinckley never sent that message. Pres. Boyd K Packer spoke of it last conference.
That every man might speak in the name of God the Lord, even the Savior of the world;
“That faith also might increase in the earth;
“That mine everlasting covenant might be established;
“That the fulness of my gospel might be proclaimed by the weak and the simple unto the ends of the world, and before kings and rulers.
President J. Reuben Clark Jr. said: “In the service of the Lord, it is not where you serve but how. In the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, one takes the place to which one is duly called, which place one neither seeks nor declines” (in Conference Report, Apr. 1951, 154). The Chu
Everything that is done in the Church—the leading, the teaching, the calling, the ordaining, the praying, the singing, the preparation of the sacrament, the counseling, and everything else—is done by ordinary members, the “weak things of the world.”
There is the natural tendency to look at those who are sustained to presiding positions, to consider them to be higher and of more value in the Church or to their families than an ordinary member. Somehow we feel they are worth more to the Lord than are we. It just does not work that way!
It would be very disappointing to my wife and to me if we supposed any one of our children would think that we think we are of more worth to the family or to the Church than they are, or to think that one calling in the Church was esteemed over another or that any calling would be thought to be less important.
Recently, one of our sons was sustained as ward mission leader. His wife told us how thrilled he was with the call. It fits the very heavy demands of his work. He has the missionary spirit and will find good use for his Spanish, which he has kept polished from his missionary days. We also were very, very pleased at his call.
What my son and his wife are doing with their little children transcends anything they could do in the Church or out. No service could be more important to the Lord than the devotion they give to one another and to their little children. And so it is with all our other children. The ultimate end of all activity in the Church centers in the home and the family.
As General Authorities of the Church, we are just the same as you are, and you are just the same as we are. You have the same access to the powers of revelation for your families and for your work and for your callings as we do.
I need to trust God that what I do as a mother and a grandmother with the opportunities that are before me today are of worth to God.
Life of this earth must be of worth. There must be something of value to God that I can do today.
Get off my shoulder Satan who is whispering that I do not count. The Devil will rage in the hearts of men. He tries to make me feel that I have no worth.
Please God help me believe I am good. Not Better than or Less -Than but a granny of God with purpose.
Saturday, February 2, 2008
Bode
Bode Will be Given his Name and Blessing by his Dad Cliff Sunday Morning just after 9:00 am, joined by his extended family. It will be a special time.Wednesday, January 30, 2008
39 Years Together Today!!!
Val and I got married 39 years ago today. The 10" storm the night before , getting up at 4:00 am go to the temple ---Val would like to skip that part; my dad getting from Brigham to Bountiful and forgetting his recommend and going all the way back but being there for the wedding—it is good that we started so early my mom and dad were back for the sealing ceremony-the actually getting married; then driving to Brigham to have the reception; the Stake Presidency coming last at 9:00 and many of Val friends and family driving from Salt Lake to Brigham –that was very special—then sleeping while Val drove the SuperCar from Brigham City to Mapleton—other side of Provo and then entering our first home as husband and wife.
39 years later-Together—Loving each other 7 kids, 5 married, 1 lost , 14 grandkids that are each wonderful. We live in a mansion we build. We are healthy, have a beautiful family mostly close, Val's Vision and our work of building warehouses provides free time and rent every month. I am so happy we have made it through this far together!
Thursday, January 3, 2008
For Unto Us a Child is Born;Unto Us a Son is Given
.12/12, 2006 12:40am Bode Paulsen Linford arrived! The Gift of the Father to mankind was a baby boy--His Son--born in the most humble circumstances--yet with the greatest destiny. This year we received the gift of a baby boy our 14th grandchild ---the 1st is 16, stands 6'7" tall, reminds me of Nephi, owns his own jeep, plays on the JV and varsity basketball teams and goes to Dixie College. What greatness lies within these most precious 14 and the 6 of our own with their 5 spouses and they all go forth accomplishing marvelous wonders. Each with a testimony and faith in Jesus Christ that He will bless them. Prayers are answered constantly.
Last night Val had celery stuck in his throat. After about half an hour Keri called I told her the problem--she said I'll pray for him within minutes the celery passed through into the stomach. Yesterday Keri had to take Bode in to have his bellyrubin tested as he had not passed the test for jaundice. Val, Heidi, and I prayed at the prayer place for him this morning , later today Keri called to say his liver was fine it was not the kind that is serious. Thank you Heavenly Father for answers to prayers as Farmor used to say "Answered before I get off my knees".
A forever Family with each strong in faith going forth and doing good is such a great blessing.
I love them sooooo much.
Bode bring indescrible joy and the metamorphises of Keri into Motherhood and Cliff becoming a Father is beatiful to behold.
Last night Val had celery stuck in his throat. After about half an hour Keri called I told her the problem--she said I'll pray for him within minutes the celery passed through into the stomach. Yesterday Keri had to take Bode in to have his bellyrubin tested as he had not passed the test for jaundice. Val, Heidi, and I prayed at the prayer place for him this morning , later today Keri called to say his liver was fine it was not the kind that is serious. Thank you Heavenly Father for answers to prayers as Farmor used to say "Answered before I get off my knees".
A forever Family with each strong in faith going forth and doing good is such a great blessing.
I love them sooooo much.
Bode bring indescrible joy and the metamorphises of Keri into Motherhood and Cliff becoming a Father is beatiful to behold.
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