We enjoyed visiting with many of you on your front porch today.  These past few weeks, we have felt a sense of urgency to encourage the ward members to follow our Prophet counsel:

Why this counsel at this time?  The Prophet sees the evil increasing each day, yet he remains optimistic for the future and reminds us the Savior is in charge of his church. 

What must we do to follow his counsel?  How do we teach and encourage our families to develop a personal relationship with the spirit?  

We start by taking actions of faith as we remember our Temple covenants or prepare to make covenants in the Lord’s Temple.  We read the Book of Mormon daily, even one simple verse in the morning makes our day go smoother and invites the spirit into our day.  We exercise the priesthood to dedicate or rededicate our homes to the Lord and bless the home to be a refuge from the storm, a sanctuary to those that abide within its walls. 

Place your burdens, shortcomings, fears, and anxiety upon your Savior and feel of his redeeming love through the power of his atonement.  Remember and identify the blessings you have received from him.  Then express gratitude to him for his blessings and love.

We love you all,

• Bishop Jeff Anderson
• Highland 28th Ward
• “Stay Humble, Work Hard, & Be Kind”