Returning to Faith

Dear Sisters,

This Sunday we will be discussing and pondering on the words from an April General Conference talk titled, Returning to Faith, given by Rosemary M. Wixom, Primary General President.

Sister Wixom recalls and highlights the journey of faith and conversion shared by a young mother in a Relief Society meeting who grew up in the church. The young mother shared that her constant quest was to know why, and she began to question some of the very foundations of her faith. Through all of this her parents gave her space while she searched for understanding and ward members gave her love and nurtured her.

There is a key element in this talk I found that touched my own heart, that this young mother was teachable, had an inquiring mind and was a proactive seeker of answers. This sister during her struggles in what she believes, felt her deceased grandparents were nudging her and saying, “Focus on what you know.”

We all have a unique journey of faith. President Monson counsels in his talk, “Find Joy in the Journey, and let us relish life as we live it, find joy in the journey, and share our love with friends and family.”

Sisters I invite and encourage you to read and ponder this talk by Sister Wixom and come to Relief Society ready to share your personal examples of faith or of someone you know, whether it is past or present so that we can all be uplifted and edified by personal strength and testimonies.

I look forward to this opportunity to substitute teach in Relief Society for Claira Wilson while she is in Utah.

Love,

 Sharon Morales