This post is part of the General Conference Odyssey. This week covers the Priesthood Session of the October 1989 Conference.
This quote from President Monson made me think of all the mothers I know who are missing their missionary sons and daughters:
Now, many are not on the front line of missionary service in the Church callings they fill. Does God remember them also? Is He mindful of their needs and the yearnings of their hearts?…To all such individuals I testify that He does remember and He does bless.…Yes, the Lord is mindful of his missionaries—and their fathers, their mothers, their grandparents, and all who sacrifice for their support, that precious souls may be taught and provided His gospel.
Other posts in this series:
Capt. Moroni, the pandemic, and to be stalwart and brave—by Jan Tolman
Chastity is for Everyone—by Nathaniel Givens
Oh that made me want to cry. Such a comfort. Not only to think of God caring and being aware not just of my son, but even ME in all of this. But also, reading about Alma preaching so much in recent weeks and now about Nephi and Lehi, I keep thinking of their wives and wondering if they ever wanted to be out feeling like they were changing the world and preaching with miraculous power, etc. And I like thinking of God remembering them even though they weren’t “on the front lines” and giving them important work in raising the kids that would “grow up into the Lord” so they too could make a difference on those front lines.
ReplyDeleteLovely blog thanks for taking the time to share this.
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