Hold On, Bring Fruit, and keep Faith in Christ

As I have been in my own little world, I have found it collapsing (later I came back, that sounds so dramatic, but it sometimes seems that way). I have loved Family History, but now am finding it more difficult to find more names to share with the temple over the last little bit. As I try to write, I find that my creative flow seems a bit hindered due in part to some medication I now take. And for other reasons. 

But I still have Faith in Christ. He lives. He is the Savior and Redeemer of the World. And he is still helping me. I'm so full of imperfections, and yet he still loves me. 

After these past five years, that is the single most meaningful thing to me. That he loves me. I feel it through the spirit now, even if I have times that I feel alone.

I still find names to take to the temple, and even if it's not as many, it's still an offering, and it still is fruit. As I'm writing this I had the thought that even if it is not as much, it still is acceptable to the Lord. 

Each of us brings fruit, whether by a kind thought, a smile, or by using our talents, we bring fruit. Any good thing can be Fruit to the Lord.  

So for me, even if only one person was touched by this blog, or the other things I post, it would be worth it. Because the Lord thinks it is worth it. And that means the world to me. 

I hope and pray that wherever you are, whatever trials you may be facing, I hope you know that God does love you. You are his child. He will ever be there to strengthen, lift, and encourage you. And if you are in misery, you are not alone. He has felt that before and understands completely. 

So Hold on. Keep Trying, as Elder Holland has said (An High Priest of Good Things to come, January 2000). 

It will be worth it. I have faith in that.  

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