Moved Upon

There are times when I attend a meeting or a class at church and the lesson is presented in such a way that I am moved upon by the Spirit and I walk away having been well fed.  There are many lessons and meetings or moments in them when I am moved upon.  I love that.  I love to be taught by the Spirit.  I had such an experience today in our Elders Quorum.  My friend Ray Hollinger had the lesson and lead the discussion about the power of prayer.  Ray is one of those guys that I have really come to love and appreciate over the last several months when our wards were combined.  He is an amazing individual, and amazing scriptorian and somewhere along the lines we created a bond.  He is a good man, a righteous man and is very much in tune with the Spirit in his life. 

The lesson came from the George Albert Smith manuel Chapter 9.  There are some phenomenal stories on prayer and the power of prayer as shared by President Smith.  I recommend this lesson.  I shared one of the stories with Jack and he loved it. We will share another in Family Home Evening.  Anyhow, the lesson was such a powerful reminder of the power of prayer.  It was a reminder of the love our Heavenly Father has for each of us.  The need that we have to kneel often to our Father in Heaven in Prayer was so clearly stated.  It was great. 

At one point in the lesson Ray was talking about how we are a group of boys and men and then lead into a discussion of our potential and seeing ourselves the way the Lord sees us, as a Prince.  It is so easy to forget that.  Through prayer we can be reminded of who we are. 

Well, it is Mother's Day.  I take just a moment to thank my own mother for how wonderful she is.  I am ever grateful for all she did to teach the gospel in our home.  We were fortunate to have her at home.  Thank you mom for all you have done and all you continue to do to bless our family.  You are wonderful - a Princess of the most high to be sure.