Leadership Message
I am grateful that we are finally seeing some warmer weather. As we get closer to summer the warm weather is very nice, however we also are seeing more light during the day. I love this time of the year because I tend to spend more time outside with my family in the light of day. It seems to uplift my family and me.
I am grateful for the Lord's message to us this week in the Come Follow Me lesson: "And that which doth not edify is not of God, and is darkness.
"That which is of God is light; and he that receiveth light, and continueth in God, receiveth more light, and that light groweth brighter and brighter until the perfect day.
"And again, verily I say unto you, and I say it that you may know the truth, that you may chase darkness from among you" (D&C 50: 23-25).
As I read these scriptures, I think of King Lamoni, who was taught the gospel by Ammon. The account of Alma says, "the dark veil of unbelief was being cast away from his mind, and the light which did light up his mind, which was the light of the glory of God, which was a marvelous light of his goodness - yea, this light had infused such joy into his soul, the cloud of darkness having been dispelled, and the light of everlasting life was lit up in his soul" (Alma 19:6).
Having light in our life and casting out the darkness is vital for us to find peace, joy, and love in the world of contention. How can you bring more light into your life? How can you receive light, continue in God, and receive more light?
I testify as you seek to bring more light - even the light of Jesus Christ, into your life and the lives of those around you, you will feel the joy that our Heavenly Father wants to offer each of His children.
With love,
Bishop Cox
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