WITHIN US

"What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us".

-  Ralph Waldo Emerson

THE CHALLENGE TO BECOME

"A wealthy father knew that if he were to bestow his wealth upon a child who had not yet developed the needed wisdom and stature, the inheritance would probably be wasted. The father said to the child: 'All that I have I desire to give you - not only my wealth, but also my position and standing among men. That which I have I can easily give you but that which I am you must obtain for yourself. You will qualify for your inheritance by learning what I have learned and by living as I have lived. I will give you the laws and principles by which I have acquired my wisdom and my stature. Follow my example, mastering as I have mastered, and you will become as I am, and all that I have will be yours.' Many Bible and modern scriptures speak of a final judgment at which all persons will be rewarded according to their deeds or works or the desires of their hearts. But other scriptures enlarge upon this by referring to our being judged by the condition we have achieved."

- Dallin H. Oaks

THE LESSON

Yes, my fretting, frowning child,

I could cross the room to you more easily,

But I've already learnt to walk so I make you come to me.

Let go now, there, you see!

Oh, remember this simple lesson child,

And when in later years you cry out with tight fists and tears,

Oh help me God please!

Just listen and you'll hear a silent voice,

I would child, I would, but it's you, not I, who needs to try

Godhood.

-  Carol Lynn Pearson