President Uchtdorf: Seeking Christ at Christmas Time

In this message Preident Uchtdorf hits home.  We seek Christ.  President Uchtdorf describes others who sought Christmas at his birth.  The shepherds, were not seeking Jesus, but when the heard of his coming their hears were touched, and the went to see.  The wise men represents those who are intellectual, and seek Jesus through their knowledge.  Though academic study pointed them towards the Lord, but their faith was no only academic, for when the signs appeared, the traveled to worship Jesus.  Those who met Jesus at the temple, Simeon and Anna had sought Jesus spiritually, and when he was presented at the temple, though a babe the recognized him and worshipped him.  Lastly, there are those in the new world, who believed the words of Samuel the Lamanite, and looked for the signs of his birth.  Despite persecution and threat of death, they held firm to their testimonies.  We seek Jesus and especially at this time of year.  We seek Him with our hearts and souls, so we may worship Him.

This Month's First Presidency Message

The First Presidency Message for this month has special significance for families.  It points out our  focus should be our own salvation, and the other things will work out for our good.  It is an article from President Eyring.  I find this important because it lets me personally know where my efforts should be, but at the same time I pray for all my children.

Article Review: Our Father, Our Mentor

This is a very interesting talk by Elder Uchtdorf about the role our Heavenly Father plays in our lives, as well as the role of our Earthly father.  He points out the Father has given us tools to help us in our struggle in life

• He has given us the priceless gift of the Holy Ghost, which has the potential to be our personal, heavenly tutor as we study the word of God and attempt to bring our thoughts and actions into alignment with His word.
• He has given us 24/7 access to Him through prayers of faith and supplications of real intent.
• He has given us modern-day apostles and prophets, who reveal the word of God in our day and have the authority to bind or seal on earth and in heaven.
• He has restored His Church—an organization of believers who work together to help one another as they work out their salvation with fear, trembling, and unparalleled joy.1
• He has given us the holy scriptures—His written word to us.
• He has given myriad tools of modern technology to help us in our walk of discipleship. Many of these marvelous instruments can be found at LDS.org.

In similar fashion earthly fathers are also mentors.  Not only that be we also play the  role of mentor to each other.  We can support each other in our earthly endeavors.  
As I read this article, it reminds me that I need to be active in my role as father.  However it also tells me that in this role I have not been left alone.  There is guidance and assistance.  Prayer is one of those things he has given us.