I had a really hard time with this one. It was, I thought, and easy topic and would be a no brainer. "We talk of Christ" from 2 Ne 25:26. But I really struggled for the whole time in trying to prepare. Up until last night when I finally just read the hymns of Christmas and pondered on the doctrines of eternal life that they teach.
I copied the hymns and then just made notes about the thoughts and impressions I had as I read the lyrics from them. The thoughts came freely last night and I had a bunch of notes.
But even this morning I worried if I could really just speak from the heart and reference the notes. But I learned I really need to just trust in the spirit. I took the notes with me, and as I began I referenced what I had written. I only got through half of what I had and had to finish with my testimony. I guess I just do better with pondering, building an outline, and then sharing the feelings of my heart.
I did start out by sharing the love I have of Handel's Messiah and especially the Hallelujah chorus. I learned it in high school int he choir and have never forgotten the words or my part. And I don;t consider it to be a simple bass part. But it has stayed with me all these years. And I love to sing it during performances when the audience can join in.
As you go through this season of Christmas, consider upon the doctrines taught in the hymns. Listen to the words as you hear the songs, or as you sing them think about the lyrics you are singing.
Every hymn has many doctrines that come form the words and testify of Christ and his gospel.
Use this season to truly lose yourself in service to others (also taught in the hymns if you look) and you will find the season becomes better than ever. I love you and am so grateful for the covenants of the temple that seal you to mom and I forever. That brings great comfort to me.
3 John 1:4
Dad
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