Sometimes we become so focused on the finish line, that we fail to find joy in the journey.

Lifting where we stand is a principle of power. Most of the priesthood bearers I know understand and live by this principle. They are eager to roll up their sleeves and go to work, whatever that work might be.

If we are only willing to open our hearts and minds to the spirit of Christmas, we will recognize wonderful things happening around us.

We don't have to be perfect to experience the blessings and gifts of our Heavenly Father.

Let us resolve to follow the Savior and work with diligence to become the person we were designed to become. Let us listen to and obey the promptings of the Holy Spirit. As we do so, Heavenly Father will reveal to us things we never knew about ourselves. He will illuminate the path ahead and open our eyes to see our unknown and perhaps unimagined talents.

This is our high and holy calling-to be agents of Jesus Christ, to love as He loved, to serve as He served.

HOPE sustains us through despair. Hope teaches that there is reason to rejoice...even when all seems dark around us.