The reading this week that had the greatest impact on me was an article
by Elder and Sister Holland at a BYU devotional in 1986 – “However Long and Hard the Road”
The article is definitely worth reading if anyone cares to take the time to
look it up. He covers many areas such as: Hang
In and Hang On, Victory – Victory at all Costs, Dreams and Visions, Joseph
Smith’s Perseverance, The Early Saints – Fulfillment Ahead, Determination,
Symbolic Problem in Our World – Divorce, and Lessons on Perseverance. The
following paragraph is copied right from this last section on perseverance. It
struck me so strongly, I’d like to share it with you unaltered. To give a
little background on this paragraph, Elder Holland is relaying the story of how
the Salt Lake Temple was built. It’s an amazing story that’s hard to
imagine. So much information was given in this article, but it’s obvious there
is so much more Elder Holland wasn't able to include due to time constraints. I
would love to learn more about the entire history of this event. It’s
definitely one of perseverance. Here’s the paragraph:
·
“Know ye not
that ye are the temple of God?” (1 Corinthians 3:16). Most assuredly you are.
As long and laborious as the effort may seem, please keep shaping and setting
the stones that will make your accomplishment “a grand and imposing spectacle.” Take
advantage of every opportunity to learn and grow. Dream dreams and see visions.
Work toward their realization. Wait patiently when you have no other choice.
Lean on your sword and rest a while, but get up and fight again. Perhaps you
will not see the full meaning of your effort in your own lifetime. But your
children will, or your children’s children will, until finally you, with all of
them, can give the Hosanna shout.
If you get a chance,
please read this article. It is amazing. I think this is the correct address to
it: http://speeches.byu.edu/?act=viewitem&id=873.
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