I was hoping to write a Christmas newsletter this year like many of the ones that I've received this year from family and friends. But time was getting away from me. So it was suggested that I put it on the blog. Suzie's teaching me more about them. What amazing times we live in.
This Christmas Season my thoughts have been on the birth of our Savior but tonight they have turn once again to my children, grandchildren and great grand’s as I sit writing Christmas cards to each of you. I want you all to know of my love for you, and I have a deep joy as I have reflected on the blessing that each of you have embraced the gospel of Jesus Christ, and are teaching it to your own children.
In our entrance hangs a gift that Jenny my grand daughter gave Mary Louise one Christmas. It reads “I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.” (3 John 1:4)
Mary Louise loved that scripture, and I have come to see why. As all earthy “things and objects in our lives seem to loss there value and we come to the end of our lives, the thing that surpasses the value of gold and gems or any earthly riches is family. My great treasure is each of you my family and the joy you bring to my life. A phone call, a letter, time for a thoughtful visit means brightens life.
While addressing my Christmas cards a verse on one of the Christmas Cards struck me. It read, “Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not.” (1 John - Chapter 3 )
And if you read the next verse it says, Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is.”
“And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure.”
I love learn more and more about the gospel and pray that my mind can retain it as I lesson to the scripture types each night. I love the Lord and pray his blessing on each of you.
The scriptures mean more to me now than any other time in my life, and daily scripture study will help us all know and live the gospel better. My sweetheart Mary Louise was a great example of that to me. She was always seeking out of the best books, knowledge even hidden treasures. I miss her and look forward to the blessing of being reunited with her and other loved ones once again.
For now I like you I get to repent daily, serve others, embrace the gospel teachings of Jesus Christ, follow the prophets, be more patient,loving and kind and endure to the end.
Across the miles I send this wish and my love to you and your family. May you have a Merry Christmas, and may the truth of God’s everlasting love, bring you all Joy this Christmas time and the whole year through.
Love, Grandpa Lindman
1 comment:
Thankyou! I'm so lucky to have married into such a gospel centered family!
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