Semana 34

Elder Lutze, 

I hope this finds you well.  I've been praying for you, your companion, Israel, and San Felix. I worked long hours at work and long hours in the yard at home. I've filled three trash cans and 5 bags to this point and I'm only half way done. So many leaves from last fall. The rest will have to wait until we're back from Israel. We leave this coming Friday evening. We spend a day in Boston and a day in Tel-aviv and then meet up with the tour group. I did an endowment session this week. I'm still learning something after over 30 years of attending the temple. 

Rachael is applying for CRNA programs, Foster and Hannah are busy with the boys. Pray for Foster; he takes the MCAT on April 29. Natalie is in the middle of finals right now. And of course, you are working hard in Panama. 

I love you!

 Mom

The thoughts I like on unity…

4.10.23 The unity that exists between the Father and the Son is something that all those who follow Jesus Christ may experience. 

President Gordon B. Hinckley (1910–2008) explained that the Father and Son are “one” in bringing to pass the salvation of the children of God, and They desire that we be one with Them:

“They are distinct beings, but they are one in purpose and effort. They are united as one in bringing to pass the grand, divine plan for the salvation and exaltation of the children of God. …

“It is that perfect unity between the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost that binds these three into the oneness of the divine Godhead” (“The Father, Son, and Holy Ghost,” Ensign, Nov. 1986, 51).

Elder D. Todd Christofferson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles taught about the process of becoming “one” with Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ:

“How glorious it is to contemplate that we have been invited into that perfect unity that exists with the Father and the Son. How can this happen? …

“Jesus achieved perfect unity with the Father by submitting Himself, both flesh and spirit, to the will of the Father. … Referring to His Father, Jesus said, ‘I do always those things that please him’ (John 8:29). …

“Surely we will not be one with God and Christ until we make Their will and interest our greatest desire. Such submissiveness is not reached in a day, but through the Holy Spirit, the Lord will tutor us if we are willing until, in process of time, it may accurately be said that He is in us as the Father is in Him. At times I tremble to consider what may be required, but I know that it is only in this perfect union that a fulness of joy can be found. I am grateful beyond expression that I am invited to be one with those holy beings I revere and worship as my Heavenly Father and Redeemer” (“That They May Be One in Us,” Ensign, Nov. 2002, 71–73).

9.24.17 This is the exalting quality to become so perfect in our lives that not only do we live with God but we become like Him. This is the ultimate oneness. p. 26

D&C 35:2

Alma 5:9