When Doug and I spoke in Joshua's ward, we of course shared a family history moment.
Did any of you read:
The Second Death: Mitch Alblom—“Have a Little Faith”
Below is an excerpt which is very thought provoking. Be sensitive to the feelings you have when reading this dialogue.
“What do people fear most about
death?” I asked the [Rabbi].
“Fear?” He thought for a moment. “Well, for one thing, what happens next? Where do we go? Is it what we imagined?”
“That’s big.”
“Yes, but there’s something else.”
“What else?”
He leaned forward. “Being
forgotten,” he whispered.
I totally agree with the Rabbi. After Doug and I are gone, what will others remember about us? What do you fear most about death?
You can help in the remembering process by thinking about stories of your ancestors, and then sharing them verbally with your family and also writing them down so others can be blessed by your memories.
Will you do that for your family?
If you do, then come back and read the next message.
What
feelings did you have while sharing these stories?
*These feelings are
from the Holy Ghost (Ephesians 5
Fruits of the Spirit are these. . .”, bearing
witness to the divinity (or the divine importance of the family—living and
dead)—which we call the Spirit of Elijah.
*When we have
these feelings of gratitude and love for our ancestors, our hearts are
turning to our fathers, as prophesied would happen because of Elijah’s
coming and committing the keys of the sealing power.
*When we have
these feelings and recognize where they come from, we gain and strengthen our
testimonies. This is the foundation for being able to say,
“I know this work is true and of God.”
*When we have
these feelings and act on them, we are becoming converted and the turning of
our hearts is causing a change in our hearts. This is the foundation of a gospel-centered
life—especially when it comes to fulfilling our divinely appointed
responsibility to help others live the Gospel of Jesus Christ and enabling the
salvation of our ancestors.
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