true words.




I am so grateful for these true words from the prophet.They fill my heart with peace, and at the same time with a strong desire to be like this. So many people have shown me just such love, and do every day. Thank Heaven for this pure, selfless love that comes into our hearts from Jesus Christ. We so need it, and I know one day we will be happy we have learned to live this way, when we face Him after our life. Then I am sure we will feel such grace- such charity from Him. I couldn't live without this hope. I thank heaven for it!

"There is a serious need for the charity that gives attention to those who are unnoticed, hope to those who are discouraged, aid to those who are afflicted.
True charity is love in action. The need for charity is everywhere…. the charity that manifests itself when we are tolerant of others and lenient toward their actions, the kind of charity that forgives, the kind of charity that is patient…. that impels us to be sympathetic, compassionate, and merciful, not only in times of sickness and affliction and distress, but also in times of weakness or error on the part of others… 
Needed is the charity which refuses to (gossip). Charity is having patience with someone who has let us down, resisting the impulse to become offended easily, accepting weaknesses and shortcomings, accepting people as they truly are."    - Thomas S. Monson

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