Brush Strokes

We really enjoyed being together as a family this weekend as we listened to the Lord's Prophet, President Thomas S. Monson and his Counselors and General Authoritys share the messages that we need in these latter days.  I found myself longing for the Ensign to come out so that I might read their words and ponder them even more deeply.  But, until then, I wanted to share an excerpt from Elder David A. Bednar's talk:

"Many ordinary, individual brush strokes work together to create a captivating and beautiful painting – each family prayer, each episode of family scripture study and each family home evening is a brush stoke on the canvas of our souls. No one event may appear to be very impressive or memorable. But just as the [individual] strokes of paint compliment each other and produce an impressive masterpiece, so our consistency in doing seemingly small things can lead to significant spiritual results."

I included this "touched up" picture of a small portion of our family with his quote because they are each raising young families unto the Lord.  It is not an easy task, but they are all doing an incredible job of being parents to our grandchildren. They make it fun and we love and enjoy each of them more than any words here could ever convey.  Elder Bednar's words speak truth to the importance of keeping our eye on the big picture - carrying in our hearts that eternal perspective of enduring well . . . to the end.