Post # 1 -- My First Post
Hello, Family & Friends,
I hope all is well with you. with this Easter season fast approaching...
I have be thinking about our Savior, Jesus Christ and all He has done for us,
I hope that all of you will go to www.lds.org and check out the video they have there about Easter, it is amazing, and it gives you something to think about and gives you hope.
https://www.lds.org/media-library/video/2017-02-1000-the-prince-of-peace-find-lasting-peace-through-jesus-christ?lang=eng&category=topics/easter
https://www.mormon.org/easter
https://www.mormon.org/easter
I thought I would share this Quote with you.
Here is another Blog for you to check out, I am sure you will be enlightened and uplifted as I have been following it. https://www.lds.org/blog the painting in this post is amazing as well as the post itself. it really is a good read.
https://www.lds.org/blog/a-message-of-hope-from-a-painting-and-a-prophet?lang=eng A Message of Hope from a Painting and a Prophet
The painting, entitled, “Risen Hope,” by Joseph Brickey, hangs in the annex of the Salt Lake Temple, where the historic event took place that announced President Nelson as the 17th president of the Church, with President Dallin H. Oaks as his first counselor and President Henry B. Eyring as his second counselor.
In this sacred ‘House of the Lord’, with the backdrop of the risen Savior bearing personal witness to Mary, President Nelson emphasized the need to focus on Jesus Christ.
“Your commitment to follow the Savior by making covenants with Him and then keeping those covenants will open the door to every spiritual blessing and privilege available to men, women, and children everywhere,” he said.
That message of hope was the inspiration for Joseph Brickey when he created the painting in 2002 as a single, young adult service missionary for the Church. Renovations were underway on the Salt Lake Temple Annex at the time, and leaders were looking for a new art piece. Brickey was honored that then-prophet, President Gordon B. Hinckley, selected his painting, “Risen Hope” to become the focal point in the beautifully renovated waiting area, where visitors from all over the world wait while loved ones participate in temple ordinances.
In creating the artwork, Brickey drew from lessons learned about hope while on his full-time mission, and spiritual experiences at the garden tomb in Jerusalem, which he had visited three times before. While painting, he paid special attention to where the light would have fallen on that first Easter morning and how he imagines it would have emanated from the Savior.
“The light reinforces that idea of overcoming death and darkness, of rising above despair, of finding hope,” Brickey said. “Not only is Christ risen, but also Mary’s hope rises when she hears her name from His lips. She represents each of us—this very personal interaction typifies Christ’s role in our lives. He knows us. He watches over us when we weep. His voice overcomes darkness and brings resplendent hope.”
Interviewed just after President Nelson delivered his message of optimism and hope to the world in front of his painting, Brickey reiterated that, “hope hinges on our personal connection to God. Covenants, as spoken of by President Nelson in his special message to members, are what allow for that brightness of hope. Hope and the keeping of our covenants are inseparable.”
“Keep on the covenant path” was the first message from President Nelson as he was introduced to the world as the 17th prophet of the Church. He shared it in the Salt Lake Temple, in front of a painting emphasizing hope, light, a personal connection with Jesus Christ, and His great power to temper our sorrows.
It is all about focusing on Jesus Christ. ...
I hope what I have shared with you today has enlightened and uplifted you in some way and maybe helped you feel some of the hope that Christ has offered to each of us.
I hope what I have shared with you today has enlightened and uplifted you in some way and maybe helped you feel some of the hope that Christ has offered to each of us.
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