"Honour thy father and thy mother" (Deuteronomy 5:16)

Day 2 (Dec. 2nd)

Just a couple of thoughts for day 2 of #LIGHTtheWORLD.

Christ taught us to "Honour thy father and thy mother, as the Lord thy God hath commanded thee; that thy days may be prolonged, and that it may go well with thee, in the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee". (Deuteronomy 5:16) This is one of the Ten Commandments. It is also a commandment with a promise. I love that we are promised to have our days prolonged.

I have to ask, what does it mean to  honor my parents? The Guide to the Scriptures says this about honor: "As usually used in the scriptures, to show respect and reverence to someone or something". The scripture does not say, obey your parents. The Guide to the scriptures says this about obey: "In a spiritual sense, obedience is doing God's will". When I honor my parents I show respect for them and in so doing, I am obeying the will of God.

I am so grateful for the love, patience, goodness and kindness my parents have taught me and shown me. I continue to learn from them about repentance, forgiveness, service, and dedication. On Sundays I have been doing "Sunday Selfies" with my mom. It has been so fun to "make family history" with her as we have done this. Every once in awhile my dad will participate too. I like to do a "happy face" and a "goofy face". In these particular photos I couldn't stop laughing because my parents were hilarious!

Making family history. I love these two people SO much!!!

"Quench not the Spirit" (1 Thessalonians 5:19)

Day #2:
I first paid attention to this particular scripture when my children were little. It was easy for them to memorize and taught a principle of the gospel in a very simple manner. At bed time, when it is late and we recite a scripture together, this is frequently chosen: 

"Quench not the Spirit" 

(1 Thessalonians 5:19)

I am grateful for this scripture because I am reminded of the importance of the Spirit and it's power in my life. I want my behavior to enable me to have an abundance of the Spirit- not less. Personal revelation (1 Corinthians 2:10-14), peace, joy (Galatians 5:22), comfort, "brings all things to [my] remembrance" (John 14:26)- these are just a few of the blessings of the Spirit. I want to have it with me always. And so does Heavenly Father (Moroni 4:3). 

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