First, I want to share a quote I read in a really great Christmas book that I read last night. The book is titled Gideon's Gift by Karen Kingsbury. The quote "CHRISTMAS MIRACLES HAPPEN TO THOSE WHO BELIEVE." I needed that last night. I needed it today. I got a letter in the mail today informing me that I am unqualified for an employment opportunity I had applied for. I was already sad because of some other things. I was also sad because it looked like I was not going to be able to take an educational course I recently registered for due to lack of enrollment, and I truly felt that broadening my education would make it possible for us to be where we need to be to help others. THEN TODAY, I RECEIVED AN EMAIL INFORMING ME THAT THE CLASS WILL BE HELD AFTER ALL!!! THANK YOU HEAVENLY FATHER FOR GIVING ME WHAT I NEED.
I also want to record my favorite scripture. It is a new favorite after many years of my favorite being Doctrine and Covenants 121:45-46. My new favorite is in the Book of Mormon. 1 Nephi 17:3
"AND NOW WE SEE THAT THE COMMANDMENTS OF GOD MUST BE FULFILLED.
AND IF IT SO BE THAT THE CHILDREN OF MEN KEEP THE COMMANDMENTS OF GOD HE DOTH NOURISH THEM, AND STRENGTHEN THEM, AND PROVIDE MEANS WHEREBY THEY CAN ACCOMPLISH THE THING WHICH HE HAS COMMANDED THEM."
In just now typing that, I realized how very profound it is, particularly considering today's experience.
I also wanted to post the link to ODE TO JOY, one of my very favorite songs in flashmob form. Beware, it is AMAZING: grab tissues. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbJcQYVtZMo (be sure to watch for the little girl who climbs the light post).
Merry Christmas
Love,
Katie
ps. I have no idea how to undo the silly spaces in this post: they do not show in the draft.
Friday, December 16, 2016
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