Yesterday afternoon my friend Terry died of endometrial cancer. She was too young to die at 50ish. For years we belonged to a dinner/game party group of five couples, we talked on the phone, and went to church together. But for the last 16 months, she has been house bound with complications from chemo. Sometimes I called, but my own family needs and extensive traveling schedule gave me an excuse to neglect the friendship; this I regret. Although she is now free from pain, I will miss her feisty spirit, funny sense of humor, and her diminutive stature.
John 14:1–15; 15
"Why should the saints be in mental turmoil or be upset spiritually; why should they bow to anxiety, uncertainty, or doubt? The gospel assures the faithful of a quiet, serene peace--a peace born of inner conviction." B. McConkie, Doctrinal New Testament Commentary, V1, P727
Jesus showed us the way to peace. He invites us to enter the covenant of baptism by His authority so that we might receive the gift of comfort and guidance, the Holy Ghost. He wants us to love as He loves us. Why? These are the path to true happiness on earth and joy in eternal life. We will all live again by the Atonement's power of Resurrection, but will we obtain everlasting joy or eternal sorrow? It is a choice.
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