A Mormon Woman's Reflections on Life and the Gospel of Jesus Christ

Sharing this with Young Women tomorrow if this works… Will include some of the talk afterwards!

K

I love this piece by Maureen Proctor of Meridian Magazine, regarding Bill Childs’ unerring, unswerving testimony and love of the Sabbath.

Just as I’ve been pondering the talk I’ll share with Young Men and Young Women in our ward, the subject of which is “Enlarging Their Conception of God,” including what it looks like then to walk in the wake of His will, I have wanted to include a comment about the value of keeping the Sabbath day holy.  Voila.  Here it is again. What a great witness. I love the Sabbath.  At a time when reverence for the Lord on His day has been depleted, this is refreshing.

Recently my daughter challenged her friend not to study for a test on the Sabbath–but to attend to other things more appropriate.  Her friend accepted and shared her witness of divine intervention.  I’m moved by simple acts of testimony like this one. Dallin Oaks’ father shared with him his intent and commitment to do the Lord’s work and not his secular studying and professional work on the Sabbath. It spurred Elder Oaks on to the same commitment.  

I love how the Mauris completely observe the Sabbath and hope we can continue to reflect a deeper love for the Lord in honoring Him and worshipping Him more fully that day.  

I feel that there is more I can personally do to minister on the Sabbath.  If you have additional ideas, please feel free to share, or share your witness of the Lord’s blessings as you have honored Him and been renewed on the day of rest.

What an amazing concept–one in seven, day of renewal.  One year in seven, time for the land to rest.

Let’s take it a step higher.