The Ward surprised us with gifts! The ward loves us, and we love the ward!
Merry Christmas to all!
Tuesday we had a wonderful Christmas conference! There were probably 20 different musical numbers. The Spirit was so strong as we talked and testified of the Savior through words and music. :) We watched "What Shall we Give?" and wrote down what we were going to give up for the Savior. I am so grateful that He is there to help me as I make changes in my own life. I've been thinking a lot about Ether 12:27
7 And if men come unto me I will show unto them their weakness. I give unto men weakness that they may be humble; and my grace is sufficient for all men that humble themselves before me; for if they humble themselves before me, and have faith in me, then will I make weak things become strong unto them.
As we strive to learn and improve, we will be shown our weaknesses so we can, with His divine help, turn them into strengths. It's a process! But I'm believing and I'm hoping and striving to help others do the same. Repentance is joyous, just as Elder Christofferson said "Repentance is a divine gift, and there should be a smile on our faces when we speak of it. It points us to freedom, confidence, and peace. Rather than interrupting the celebration, the gift of repentance is the cause for true celebration." (The Divine Gift of Repentance)
Ether 12:4 Wherefore, whoso believeth in God might with surety hope for a better world, yea, even a place at the right hand of God, which hope cometh of faith, maketh an anchor to the souls of men, which would make them sure and steadfast, always abounding in good works, being led to glorify God.
It is hope, belief, and faith in the Savior's Atonement that has carried me when I could not carry myself. When my soul was sorrowful because of my sins, I relied on Him. This is the joyous message of Christmas. A Savior was born! He lives! And because He lives we all will live again. We are free from the bondage of death and sin. :) What a miracle. What a Gift.
Merry Christmas! May the Spirit of Christ surround you this week.
Much love,
Sister Lewis
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