"Onward EVER Onward"

Yesterday we had an awesome sacrament meeting. A new member in our ward named Brother Harprie gave a talk about "Are you sleeping through the Restoration" by President Utchdorf. Well first off Brother and Sister Harprie just moved from Provo, but second their last name is the coolest ever. They could get away with naming their son Champ Harprie and he would probably be the coolest athlete around. haha 

Back to his talk. I haven't had the chance to read over this talk yet but I think that President Utchdorf is very inspired. He says, "In reality, the restoration is an ongoing process; we are living it right now. It included 'all that God has revealed, all that He does now reveal,' and the 'many great and important things' that 'He will yet reveal.' Brethren, the exciting developments of today are part of that long-foretold period of preparation that will culminate in the glorious Second Coming of our Savior, Jesus Christ."  The Restoration of the Gospel is happening right now! So many Prophets saw this time and now it is our turn to make it happen. We were called and prepared for this time!!! We are already on the team it is just up to us if we are going to put the jersey on and play. 

I just love this because it makes me realize that the Gospel is so important, more important to me than it was a year ago and I want to do everything I can to do my part. Brother Harprie talked about the hymn, "Called to Serve." In the chorus when it says "onward ever onward" it means onward [always pressing] onward. It does not mean onward [when we feel like it] onward. It will happen no matter what, we can either be a part of it or not. It is our choice. 

"For whosoever will save his life shall lose it; but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and the gospel's the same shall find it" Mark 8:34-35

Love you crazies! Peace

Love, Alisha :)

Sister Hamm & Sister Nielsen