Primary 147 - God is Love and Light

Class, 

Love is a hard thing to be when trial and difficulty fight us. Some parts of our own country are hard on us because we are different in every way. For those times we are like the glass bottles of Glass Beach CA that started as a dump with sharp edges. Water washing in and out with sand changed sharp broken glass into soft pebbles that is now enjoyed. Love changes us as sharp and as bitter as we can be. With gentle clashing the rough hatred and desire for sin can become the love that we so desire to become. The Savior said 'What mater of men aught we to become? Even as He is." The Savior is love and light. He is a beacon that leads us and a helping hand that lifts us up. 

Some may say that we are too different, color, politics, religion, culture etc., but consider this, a choir has success because of its ability to harmonize. They do not sing the same note, their notes are not always at the same time, pitch and tone are different but when you listen the sound is a marvelous melody that is beloved. 

This Christmas consider this. While you are listening to songs think of the love the songs are trying to bring. Think of the light that it is bringing. People are struggling. They are cold, tired, afraid and angry. Be kind and see your harmony.  Michael McLean wrote two great albums. One was about finding harmony called Distant Serenade and another favorite is Forgotten Carols about finding love at Christmas. Music is a changer, class. As you listen to the messages through music you will see the change in yourself and others. This year as you try to bring love and light, play the music that will build and uplift. 

If this season has been hard for you, your family and/or friends take the time to share a scripture or testimony. Ask your parents if a struggling person can come over for dinner.  Help and lift others so that harts can heal. If you struggle yourself take the time to talk to your Father in Heaven and ask for solutions and strength in your trials. The present is messy but when we endure we are strengthen by the current that would like to wipe us out, not because we are alone but we pull together and have heaven's help.

I testify that Heaven wants you to succeed. I want you to succeed. Study and pray daily. You got this.

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