Today I officiated at my first marriage. If
anyone had told me that I would one day do such a thing I would not have
believed it. Doing the Lord’s work takes us into so many avenues of life. The
families involved were genuinely happy to have me there!! There is no question
in my mind that when one is doing Church work that his life ultimately becomes
one of true greatness that far surpasses the “honors of men” and yet the world
extends recognition to those who live such lives. Our Church leaders today
constantly receive recognition for their devotion to such causes as the Boy
Scouts, etc.
The wedding
was held in the home and involved a sweet young man and woman who is pregnant.
How grateful I am that I could care about them personally and not judge
them. I only have feelings of concern and love for them because I was once at
the same age able to stand with Norma in the Temple to be married. I remember how I
cherished her and longed to have children with her. That we were able to start
our lives free of such an encumbrance through transgression was a blessing. But
when children are not taught – truly taught, the Gospel of Jesus Christ they are
easily deceived and enter into transgression that brings unhappiness. Oh! How I
prayed and “cared” that I might say just a few words by the Spirit that
would touch and change the lives of the Bride and Groom that they might find
the pathway to true happiness.
How I love
my Father in Heaven because He has loved me and helped me. Norma accompanied
me, what a strength she is!! – more and more I respect her and revere he as my
wife, as a friend, as a righteous person.
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