Jeffrey R. Holland
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I absolutely love Elder Holland. He speaks so poignantly that it's very clear to know where he stands in his views. This talk is one that I will keep in the front of my mind for reference. I think this is a good one to go back to whenever I am having a hard time, in doubt, or just need a reminder.
The summary line at the beginning of this talk, "I want it absolutely clear when I stand before the judgment bar of God that I declared to the world … that the Book of Mormon is true" is a great line. This made me think of my daily life and all the people I interact with. Do I make it absolutely clear what I believe? Am I an 'absolutely clear' example?
I am learning (although I am not quite sure why it's taken me this long!) that life doesn't get easier. I feel like I am constantly waiting for things to get simpler, happier...even quieter. This is not going to happen. Part of my job, on this earth, is to do this myself. By following Elder Holland's advice I (in BOLD CAPITAL LETTERS!) can do this for my own life. It is possible. Why would I not want that for myself? Wouldn't I be so much happier with peace in my life? It would be so much more significant because I made the journey (with Heavenly Father's help of course!) using my own gumption. This stuff seems so simple, yet so unattainable. If I can take this journey step-by-step and master each thing individually, I will reach the end one day. I will be able to say "I made it absolutely clear!"
I read another talk this week (by Neil Andersen) that reminded me of Elder Holland's statement. I just read a talk about perseverance. The speaker told a story of traveling from South America back to the States. He said that his flight leaving South America was late and he was concerned about missing his connecting flight in Miami. He said that everything seemed to work out once he arrived in Miami; his baggage was first, the customs line was short, the security check went smoothly, etc. He said that he thought his gate was in one terminal, but when he got there, he realized he misread the screen; his flight was leaving from a different terminal. He said he ran so fast when he heard his name over the airport loud speaker calling his name for the flight. He said he stopped and realized he was okay. His next line is "one day you will hear your name. You will make it." I loved this line.
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