Remember, Remember

Archive of messages sent while serving as a bishop in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 

Remembering is a major theme in the Book of Mormon. From Nephi recounting his life experiences to Moroni sharing letters from his dad, the entire book is about remembering the great things the Lord has done for them, and really, for all of us.

This week's 'Come, Follow Me' is a direct invitation to remember. Helaman (who named his kids Lehi and Nephi to help them remember) recounts many miracles from the Old Testament and the Book of Mormon, exhorting his children to remember. In the midst of their own nation turning wicked, Helaman reminds them to remember "the rock of our Redeemer, who is Christ, the Son of God." (Hel 5:12)

This instruction to remember is most relevant in our times. We can remember the great things the Lord has done for others by reading the scriptures and General Conference talks, we can remember the great things the Lord has done for our family through family history work, and we can remember the great things the Lord has done in our own lives through journals, prayer, and pondering.

I invite everyone to take time to remember this week. Remember the goodness of Jesus Christ and His everlasting gospel. Just like Helaman preached to his sons, this is the remedy we each need in our lives today to survive the turmoil around us.

With Love,

Bishop Sullivan