Strengthened by the Lord.

Hello Family! 

We had a special experience during Sacrament this week in our little branch:) We have a member who is blind, Brother Krom. He plays the piano sometimes and after years and years of being a member he finally received the Aaronic Priesthood. For a long time he just didn't feel ready, but he got it two weeks ago and has been so excited! This last Sunday he helped pass the sacrament for the first time. One of our young men guided him as he passed the bread and water with his arm around him the whole time telling him when to go, turn, and stop. It was so special to think about how the very thing we were remembering, the Atonement of Jesus Christ, is what will someday restore him to perfect health. Jesus Christ himself caused the blind to see when he was on the earth, yet Brother Krom is still blind. Why do we have to deal with those things now? Why do bad and hard things have to happen to good people? It's hard for sure, no doubt about it, and we all have our share of imperfections and weaknesses in life, but I truly believe that they are all for our benefit if we let them be. If we draw closer to Him and trust him, he can help us:) 

Just like in Alma 2:28 with the Nephites and their weaknesses as they went up to battle, but "nevertheless, the Nephites being strengthened by the hand of the Lord, having prayed mightily to him that he would deliver them out of the hands of their enemies, therefore the Lord did hear their cries, and did strengthen them, and the Lamanites and the Amlicites did fall before them." We can overcome our enemies (weaknesses and imperfections) in the strength of the Lord.

Three times so far we have used a Conference Talk that ended up being perfect for what someone needed! Keep reviewing them, they're amazing!:)

We had a busy day today with hiking this morning at Mohonk Resort and then with our district we walked over the Hudson River on the Walkway in Poughkeepsie! It was lots of fun and I'll send pictures:) Make it a great week! Love you:)

Love, Sister Johnson