Well, I guess I think that we have the responsibility, once we know of this love, once we truly believe in it, to seek it for ourselves. Of course, faith plays a huge part in all of it, as well as does hope, but to me ultimately the outcome we seek is to do all we can for Him, or in other words, do all we do for the benefit of God's children (Mosiah 2:19). It's all so clear, and so simple, sometimes the hardest part is just doing it. That part of moving the thought from the mind into the heart, into our very natures. Well, luckily Christ helps with that part too- in fact, He's really the only way that that can truly be accomplished. That we can truly overcome the natural, selfish self and become reborn in His perfect, selfless image. That's what conversion is. It's a lifelong process, but it's one that can in all certainty be done. The process is called the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and it is the only true way to change a heart, to change one's very nature, to acquire for our own selves that power of love that I want so very bad. It is a process of challenge, of growth, of hope, and of joy. It is one full of promises and opportunities, but I guess most of all it's a path whose end is that of the highest joy that can be achieved as Spirit children of an all-powerful God. And we just need to keep trying- so just try. Try it all, find the seed of faith within you, and no matter where you are in life know that you have a Father who does in reality love you and is but waiting for our plea for His help to become that being that we are meant to become- one of pure happiness. I love you all so much, you are those who have taught me the nature of this love, and I hope the very best for you all this upcoming week, and in the months and years to follow.
Love,
Elder Griffitts
