Our Prophet, Our Leader, Our Example ... My Brother

I didn't post anything right away. I was a little unsure about my own reaction. I too, like Mr. Glenn Beck (see link below), wasn't sad. I had a warm feeling. I have narrowed the warm feeling down to joy, gratitude and love.

I was joyful, because I knew he was in the arms of many who love him, especially his wife. I miss my husband when he is on an overnight shift or three day camp out. He has waited years. What a patient and enduring man. I am grateful for the gospel that has strengthened my testimony in eternal families and a man who showed me.

I am grateful for the wonderful sacrifice he has given. Which you can hardly call a sacrifice. Even though he has been busy in serving the Lord and the World, he would only want to be doing just that! True happiness as you can see on his face.

I am grateful for the prophet he was for me. President Hinckley was my prophet during some trying and growing years. Times where my testimony was tested. This might be the silliest thing, but one counsel came to my mind about those darn earrings. I was in college with three earrings in one ear and one in the other(sounds goofy and lopsided now). President Hinckley counseled women to only have one pair of earrings. I thought from now on I shouldn't get anymore. I justified each piercing as being okay. As I put more thought into why would a prophet of God stand at the pulpit and mention something as small as an earring(s). I thought about this and what I was going to do. I finally decided this was a test of my faith in a Prophet of God. Was this going to affect my salvation. I thought surely not...physically. Spiritually it would hinder my faith and obedience in the prophet (past, present or future). What does it mean to follow the prophet? It meant at that time to take out my earrings and only have one pair. Now it means I will do as the Lord commands. I heard the words loud and clear as the prophet spoke to me. You thought you knew me well. Interest in more piercings has ran through my mind. Scary! I wanted a nose piercing next. Can you believe it? When would I stop?!

Of course that is but a small illustration of obedience and need for a prophet. I have been strengthened in many other sermons and words shared by President Hinckley that have led me to a stronger foundation. I have more room to grow. I am grateful for a loving Heavenly Father who will continually speak to me, all of us, through revelation (personal and through a loving prophet). The mantel has been lifted and will lay on another brother's shoulders in which Heavenly Father will furthermore express his love and concern for us.

I feel great love from President Gordon B. Hinckley, for President Hinckley, the Love of our Heavenly Father, and I feel love for all of you!

"Have I done any good in the World today?" President Hinckley has surpassed such an idea. I am grateful to have enjoyed part of my journey with such a beloved prophet.

May we all stand a little taller, rise a little higher, be a little better...because we were taught by President Gordon B. Hinckley.


http://www.glennbeck.com/content/articles/article/200/5127/