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| This is the picture I painted with my friends |
LIGHT THE WORLD
FOLLOW OUR SAVIOR
JESUS CHRIST. IN 25 WAYS. OVER 25 DAYS.
Every day leading up
to Christmas is a chance to look at the things Jesus Christ did and resolve to
do the same. For ideas on how to do this, click on the link for daily
inspiration, suggestions, and encouragement on how we can follow the example of
Jesus Christ to LIGHTtheWORLD during this Christmas season. .
December 1 – JESUS LIFTED
OTHERS’ BURDENS AND SO CAN YOU
“No shoulders have ever borne as much as those
of Jesus Christ. By descending below all things, Jesus put Himself in a
position to lift our burdens. When we lend our strength to those who are
weighed down by life’s challenges, even the heaviest load can be made lighter” (mormon.org)
One day I offered to show
Julie how to paint an ostrich. Since that day we have tried to paint together
once a week. This week we painted a snowman we saw and fell in love with on
Pinterest. While painting this we had a discussion about burdens, specifically
related to how one gets over the negative feelings that come when you feel
someone has been unfair to you or when someone has hurt you. Our conclusion was
that although we may wish for, and even pray for, justice, the true miracle is
having our hearts feel "light" and full of love. Jesus Christ taught:
"Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart:
and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is
light" (Matthew 11:29-30). As we strive to do as Jesus did and lift others'
burdens, may it help lighten our load as well. Painting with these sweet ladies
lifts me each time we're together😊
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| Group of friends painting the cute snowman |
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