have compassion

I am giving the Relief Society lesson in my ward this Sunday and the topic is "The Rescue for Real Growth" (talk given by Bishop Richard C. Edgley), as I was researching and preparing I found this quote.


"We must recognize that we are all imperfect—that we are beggars before God. Haven’t we all, at one time or another, meekly approached the mercy seat and pleaded for grace? Haven’t we wished with all the energy of our souls for mercy—to be forgiven for the mistakes we have made and the sins we have committed?"

—President Dieter F. Uchtdorf, "The Merciful Obtain Mercy", General Conference, Apr. 2012

The bottom line is, have compassion on others. Don't judge. Our world is filled with so many trials, so much comparison and competition, so much judging, so little remembering that our fellow men are important to our Heavenly Father. That we are all equal. Try to judge a little less today - realize you don't understand the circumstance of others. We have no idea what each person goes through or the life they have lived. If we spent more time loving and admiring others, our life would be much happier. Life is hard for everyone. Those who seem perfect - DON'T HAVE IT PERFECT. We all go through so much and are trying our best to make it through each day. Love more. Serve more. Be more kind. Be more understanding. Remember "the worth of souls is great in the sight of God...(D&C 18:10)"

Let no one ever come to you without leaving better and happier, be the living expression of God's kindness. Kindness in your face, kindness in  your eyes, kindness in your smile." - Mother Teresa

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