Spiritual Sundays

Jason the other day thought it would be a great idea for the both of us to switch off to pick a conference talk to read together and discuss it. I said it's a brilliant idea. We are still miles and miles away from each other and since we already read the scriptures every night, or at least try to and pray together over the video chat. We decided to read a talk every single Sunday.

Sorry that I'm doing this today instead of yesterday. Jason and I were up a bit later listening to this talk and discussing it. I was actually half a sleep, and didn't tell him much on what I really thought of this talk. But I read it this morning and here are my thoughts about it and so forth.

Here is the Conference talk

Story in the talk that I really enjoyed.

"One such couple, parents of a friend of mine, exemplify this principle for me. The husband worked at a steel mill in Utah. At lunch he would pull out his scriptures or a church magazine and read. When the other workers saw this, they ridiculed him and challenged his beliefs. Whenever they did, he spoke to them with kindness and confidence. He did not allow their disrespect to make him angry or upset.

Years later one of the more vocal mockers became very ill. Before he died, he requested that this humble man speak at his funeral-which he did.

This faithful member of the church never had much in the way of social status or wealth, but his influence extended deeply to all who knew him. He died in an industrial accident while stopping to help another worker who was stranded in the snow.

Within a year his window had to undergo brain surgery, which has left her unable to walk. But people love coming to spend time with her because she listens. She remembers, she cares, unable to write, she memorizes her children's and grandchildren's telephone numbers. She lovingly remembers birthdays and anniversaries.

Those who visit her come away feeling better about life and about themselves. They feel her love, they know she cares. She never complains but spends her days blessing the lives of others. One of her friends said this woman was one of the few people she had ever known who truly exemplifies the love and life of Jesus Christ.

This couple would have been the first to say they were not of much importance in this world. But the Lord uses a scale very different from the world's to weigh the worth of a soul. He knows this faithful couple; He loves them. Their actions are a living witness of their strong faith in Him."

No matter how much you have in life or how little, "You're actions speak louder than words" But showing the love to others, it brightens up your day. Even if the other person treats you like crap, at least you did your part, and at times you still do it. Still keeping that smile on your face and saying 'Hi' in the halls or whatnot. Having that positive attitude always, truly matters. Eventually they will appreciate it, sometimes they won't do anything about it, but it might be in their hearts. Maybe someday they will say something back.

One of my friends, posted this on Facebook,


"Why can't people in the world just be nice to each other? We all live here and know how much it sucks and how hard it is, so instead of making it worse for each other, can't we just make it better? Say nicer things, be selfless, help, and encourage others. Think of how your actions and words effect others. I remember the saying, "Sticks and stones may brake my bones, but words will never hurt me". Where in reality we said that not because it is true, but to convince ourselves. Reality is, bones heal a lot easier and sometimes faster than hearts that can be broken by words. Think of what a place the world would be if we all just smiled more and complimented people. Actually care what people say when we ask how they are. Life is short. That doesn't mean go out and be stupid. You only live once. I want to be able to say that I loved as much as I could and I was the best I could be. Why would you want to spend this short life and the life after paying the consequences of stupid actions you made when you can spend it loving enjoying the wonderful things God has provided for us. This beautiful world. He does so much for us and so many people can only see the horrible things Satan does to us and puts in front of us. I just don't get why people choose to be so mean and selfish"

True, why do people have to be so mean to us when we are so nice to them? Well it's just a little trial for us, will we go off the edge and fall with them? Will we get that anger out and maybe go out of control? Or will he continue to be nice to them? Honestly it's a better feeling to love someone and not having them love you back. It's hard to feel that little pain, but it's not the end of the world. There were a lot of people who hated Jesus, what did he do? He still loved them and cared for them. He still loves and cares for us, He wants us to be like Him. So let's continue to love people who come our way, even if they treat us like crap!