My life was saved at Lake Powell

Heavenly father is real and he loves and protects us. I know that is true because it
has happened to me.

"Let us never forget to pray. God lives. He is near. He is real.
He is not only aware of us but cares for us. He is our Father.
He is accessible to all who will seek Him."
~Gordon B. Hinckley


When I was about 18 our family went to Lake Powell a really fun recreation spot in Utah.  We had all gone into the marina to getting gas and goodies in the boat and as we were leaving it was really choppy and crowded.  I had pushed us off from the dock to get us safely away but had been unable to get all the way into the boat and was hanging off into the water off the front of the boat. My father was ttying to safely navigate the boat out of the marina and other boats without crashing amid the waves. My siblings and friend were trying to pull me into the boat but the water was sucking me down under the boat. My arms were getting tired and I was losing strength.

Suddenly I felt a push from under me push me up into the boat and although we had all been trying to get me safely back into the boat. Suddenly and miraculously we could. I know angels saved me that day and helped me get safely into the boat.

What a blessing to know we are not alone and don't have to navigate this world alone. I am so grateful for the divine help I received that day at Lake Powell to keep me safe

For unto us Christmas Gift idea

Should be able to be printed as a 5x7
Framed it made a nice gift for neighbors this year

Example

John 13:15

3 Nephi 27:21

The Divine Mission of Jesus Christ: Exemplar
https://www.lds.org/liahona/2014/01/the-divine-mission-of-jesus-christ-exemplar?lang=eng

Video Jesus Christ Is the Perfect Example of Obedience by Elder Hales
http://www.lds.org/prophets-and-apostles/unto-all-the-world/jesus-christ-is-the-perfect-example-of-obedience?lang=eng

Lesson ideas and handouts on Following the Saviors perfect example
http://www.sugardoodle.net/joomla/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3198

Women’s Righteous Examples Further Work of Salvation
 By the Relief Society general board and Sarah Jane Weaver, Church News assistant editor
http://www.lds.org/church/news/womens-righteous-examples-further-work-of-salvation?lang=eng&query=example

Young women lesson Following the Example of the Savior
https://www.lds.org/manual/young-women-manual-1/lesson-3-following-the-example-of-jesus-christ?lang=eng

Jesus Christ, Exemplar

• Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men: Matt. 4:19 .
• take up his cross, and follow me: Mark 8:34 . ( Mark 10:21 ; Luke 9:23 ; D&C 56:2 . )
• My sheep … follow me: John 10:27 .
• given you an example … do as I have done: John 13:15 .
• I am the way: John 14:6 .
• what is that to thee? follow thou me: John 21:22 .
• Be ye therefore followers of God: Eph. 5:1 .
• was in all points tempted like as we are: Heb. 4:15 .
• yet learned he obedience by the things which he suffered: Heb. 5:8 .
• Christ … an example, that ye should follow his steps: 1 Pet. 2:21 .
• as he is, so are we: 1 Jn. 4:17 .

• the example of the Son of the living God: 2 Ne. 31:16 .
• be perfect even as I: 3 Ne. 12:48 .
• always observe to do, even as I have done: 3 Ne. 18:6 .
• set an example for you: 3 Ne. 18:16 .
• that which ye have seen me do even that shall ye do: 3 Ne. 27:21 .
• what manner of men ought ye to be? … even as I am: 3 Ne. 27:27 .
• true followers of his Son … we shall be like him: Moro. 7:48 .

• even one in me as I am one in the Father: D&C 35:2 .

Lamb of God-#sharethegift

The Lamb of God

A name for the Savior that refers to Jesus as the sacrificial offering given in our behalf.

 

 

Finding the Lamb of God

(Alma 31:5) President Boyd K. Packer speaks about finding the Lamb of God through the preaching of the word of God. (0:46)

Finding The Lamb

(John 1:36-41) David B. Haight speaks about finding the Lamb of God.(3:09)

• He is brought as a lamb to the slaughter:Isa. 53:7; ( Mosiah 14:7; )
• Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world:John 1:29; ( Alma 7:14; )
• Ye were redeemed with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish:1 Pet. 1:18–20;
• Worthy is the Lamb that was slain:Rev. 5:12;
• We overcome Satan by the blood of the Lamb:Rev. 12:11;
• These are made white in the blood of the Lamb, because of their faith in him:1 Ne. 12:11;
• The Lamb of God is the Son of the Eternal Father, and the Savior of the world:1 Ne. 13:40; ( 1 Ne. 11:21; )
• Cry mightily unto the Father in the name of Jesus, that perhaps ye may be cleansed by the blood of the Lamb:Morm. 9:6; ( Rev. 7:14; Alma 34:36; )
• The Son of Man is the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world:Moses 7:47;

Bread of Life

The Bread of Life

Jesus Christ is the Bread of Life. The bread of the sacrament symbolically represents Christ’s body.

John 6:35

 

Exploring:The Bread of Life By Julie Wardell

King of Kings- #ShareTheGift

King of Kings

 

President Uchtdorf Reminds Sisters of Five Things to “Forget Not”

John 12:13

"In a visit to Westminster Abbey . . . I was particularly taken by the graves of the kings and queens. They ruled the British Empire; they had earthly power few can fathom; they were among the most influential people on earth during their time.

But I couldn’t help wondering where their power was now. They have returned to dust. “If you slid aside the stones on top of their tombs,” I thought, “you would find their mortal remains.” And I wondered, “What influence do these kings and queens have today?”

Then I thought of the King of kings. His tomb is empty. There were no mortal remains when the stone was rolled away. He is risen in immortality, and He lives." King of Kings By Lisa Ann Jackson

Living Water-#ShareTheGift

Living Water 

A symbol of the Lord Jesus Christ and his teachings. As water is essential to sustain physical life, the Savior and his teachings (living water) are essential for eternal life.

 

 John 4:10

"The Samaritan woman liked the idea of never having to drink again. Certainly, she wouldn’t miss the daily labor of carrying the heavy water jars from the well to her home. But when Christ testified to her that He was the Messiah and when the Spirit confirmed to her that it was true, she began to comprehend that Jesus was speaking of greater truths. She left the well water behind and hurried away to seek others who might come and listen. I doubt, however, at least at that point, that she fully understood—or whether we fully understand—what it means to have a wellspring of living water within us.

Living water heals. It nourishes and sustains. It brings peace and joy."Blessed by Living Water by Kathleen H. Hughes

Today in Sunday School we learned about a prophecy in Ezekiel about living water. Ezekiel 47:1-8

 

". . . just as the waters from the temple healed the Judean wilderness and the Dead Sea in Ezekiel’s vision, the gospel of Jesus Christ will heal and cleanse us if we will partake of it."