This week we taught a less active family. The dad is the Elders Quorum President but his 2 daughters, aged 12 and 15, are less active. They haven't been to church in who knows how long. They just don't want to get up early and they don't care (even though the church is right down the street from their house). After we visited them, I found myself feeling so grateful for a family where going to church every week wasn't an option. Yes we protested and slept in and were often late, but it was never a question: If you're a Daynes, you go to church. When that isn't emphasized, people fall away from the joy of the gospel.
We invited the family to read the Book of Mormon together every night. Usually when I teach lessons I will just open my mouth and say whatever the flip pops into my head. I just need to trust that God will give me the words. Well, during this lesson I all of a sudden started telling this family about my own family. I told them how "every week I email them and ask them if they're reading the Book of Mormon. Sometimes they don't like to do it, but when they read together, they're happier, the house is more peaceful, and they don't fight as much. I know reading the Book of Mormon will bless your family, because it has blessed mine."
So I just wanted to thank all of you. I'm so so grateful I was able to grow up in the church and that you're all reading together. I know I sound like a broken record, but it really is so important. Share this story with whoever you want.
I love you all so much :)
Love,
Sammy
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