Captive in Iran and the Price We Paid --- Remaining Faithful through Trial

There are people  who touch our lives for good.  There are events which cause us to better understand who we are and what we are supposed to be,  We could all enumerate many such events and people and it would certainly be a good exercise and would definitely be something which would help us to see the hand of God in our lives. I'm not sure that we should publish such a list, but it certainly would be something we should include in our prayers of gratitude to the Lord.  Recently, I read a book entitled CAPTIVE IN IRAN.  This book left me with a distinct impression of how much our Father in Heaven and the Lord Jesus Christ love each of us and are actively involved in our lives.  It also left me with a deep love and appreciation for two young women, whom I have never had the opportunity to meet, but who are wonderful examples of the faith all of us would like to have.  It reminded me of the Young Women's Theme in  our church and also of the sacred covenants we make with the Lord in Holy Temples and elsewhere as we go about seeking to follow in the footsteps of the Master.  Each of us need to think deeply about these sacred commitments and trust in the Lord to help us be strong enough to withstand the firey darts of the adversary as he seeks to undermine our divine and infinite potential.  We need to stand with the Lord and we need to stand for each other as we seek to do His will.  The Lord moves in mysterious ways his wonders to perform.  We must be valiant and ever vigilant.

The book, CAPTIVE IN IRAN, gives a living testimony of what it means to be valiant children of our Father in Heaven, and how our faith grows and our prayers are answered as we as we patiently endure whatever trials come our way.  Another book I read sometime ago helped me to see and come to better appreciate the faith of our pioneer ancestors in a similar manner. This book was entitled, THE PRICE WE PAID.  Both of these books touched my heart and helped  strengthen me.  My prayer and my desire is that each of us could stand tall and be valiant if we were to be tested in a similar manner to the people in these books.  Perhaps we will never have to endure the horrific experiences described in these books.  Another thought should not be passed over however. It is not likely that the Adversary will test us to the extent he did these people, if he can get us to deny the Lord in things we encounter every day, which to us may seem so insignificant.  We need to be true and faithful witnesses "at all times and in all things and in all places."  Please watch the short video below!

http://youtu.be/LxoM0qvd-eo



Reading this book will be an inspiration to you and help you see the hand of God in your life.

Likewise, reading this book will cause you to reflect with gratitude on the blessings of the Gospel of Jesus Christ in our lives and the heritage of our pioneer forefathers and mothers, to whom we owe so much.