As I reflect on my life it is easily recognizable to me that there are many things that I could have done better and many things that I can improve upon. Part of the lesson that I referenced yesterday discusses our learning line upon line, precept upon precept, here a little and there a little. I think we can all look back and see that there are things that maybe could have been handled better. I am grateful for a loving Savior who knows that, who suffered for my failings and short comings and who invites me to lay that upon his shoulders. I am grateful that I have an opportunity to repent. I am grateful for that gift from the Savior.
At this season of the year we focus on Christmas and some of the fun things that go a long with that. Giving and receiving gifts is certainly a big part of it. I was out on some home teaching visits this afternoon and shared a message about the gifts that we are given from the Savior. Truly they are many. We discussed a few from the scriptures that included the heavens, peace, love, the resurrection and the gift of eternal life. With the Arnold family we talked about tender mercies, the little things that let us know that He is there and that He is aware of us. I am grateful for those moments and for these wonderful gifts of the Savior. These gifts are ours always and not just a Christmas time. I love the Lord. I testify that He loves each of us and that He stands with open arms and beckons us to come unto Him. Peace and love are ours as we heed His call.
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