Building Faith

Most of us know that the Gospel of Jesus Christ and that the Church of Jesus Christ is His gospel here on earth. We don't have to travel and search for a church when we move. His church is everywhere and the Gospel taught in one is the same one taught in any other around the world. We know that He has brought the Priesthood back to earth for the benefit of all mankind. One of the minor blessings is that our children are taught at the age of 3 to be able to give faith promoting talks in church. From 3-11 they get to give talks for other children in Primary. Twelve and above they give talks for the entire ward or congregation. I remember times when my children gave talks both in Primary and during Sacrament meeting. Well last week I had the priviledge of attending Shannon's ward and heard Reilly and Kassidy give their talks. Kassidy needed a bit of help but even two days before she knew she wanted to talk about Temples. Her family went to the open house of the Draper Temple and the beauty and peace of this sacred edifice was still strong. Reilly gave hers on baptism and receiving the Gift of the Holy Ghost. This is fresh for her because she is preparing for her baptism in March and receiving the Holy Ghost at this time. She knows that since her dad holds the Priesthood she will be bapitized by her father and receive this gift by her father. How wonderful is the Gospel of Jesus Christ! This week I attended Patrick's ward. Payten was giving his first talk in Primary. He was so excited he went up early thinking it was his turn. His talk reflected on the creation fo the earth and Adam and Eve being the first parents upon the earth. It was sacred listening to their sweet spirits talk of their beginning testimonies of the Gospel. I look forward to hearing more and more of their talks in the years to come. I hope that I will be able to attend some of Parker and Landon's when they are old enough for Primary and listening to their sweet testimonies of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. I give thanks daily for our belssing of being members of His church here on earth and hope that we never take this for granted. My love to all.