Adversity

Vinna Chintaram taught today from President Eyring's talk in General Conference titled "Adversity".   Even  when you feel the truth of the Savior's capacity and kindness to deliver you in your trials, it may still test your courage and strength to endure.  The Prophet Joseph Smith cried out in agony in a dungeon: 

"O God, where art thou?  And where is the pavilion that covereth thy hiding place?

the Lord's reply can encourage us all in times of darkness, "My son, peace be unto thy soul; thy adversity and thine afflictions shall be but a small moment:

"And then, if thou endure it well, God shall exalt thee on high;  thou shalt triumph over all thy foes."

Sister Chintaram taught that there are two paths through adversity:

Adversity -----  anger ---  feelings of injustice ----- losing faith in God

OR

Adversity ----  infinite love of the Savior ---  accepting His will --- eternal life

The difference is our own ego or having the humility to trust in the Lord and rely on his help and the power of the atonement to see us through difficulties.

President Eyring said, " With all the differences in our lives, we have at least one challenge in common.  We all must deal with adversity..." 

"I testify that the Savior lives... and I know from my own experience that He can and will give us strength to rise through every trial..."

Announcements:

DI truck at the church now through July 8  for donations.

Saturday, July 4  Flag raising and breakfast.  8 a.m.  at the Church

Thursday, July 9  Book Club meets at 7 p.m. at the Williams' home.  We will be discussing the book "The Little Prince" by Antoine De Saint-Exupery

Friday, July 10  Ward Temple Trip  7 p.m. session

Temple will be closed for cleaning July 13-26