Thomas S. Monson: For many people, overdoing it is especially common at this time of the year. We may take on too much for the time and energy we have. Perhaps we dont have enough money to spend for those things we feel we must purchase. Often our efforts at Christmastime result in feeling stressed out, wrung out, and worn out during a time when instead we should feel the simple joys of commemorating the birth of the Babe in Bethlehem. Usually, however, the special spirit of the season somehow finds its way into our hearts and into our lives despite the difficulties and distractions which may occupy our time and energy. Henry B. Eyring: In the stories of Christs birth, we can see and feel who He was and who He is. That lightens our load along the way. And it will lead us to forget ourselves and to lighten the load for others. That can make every day feel like the best of our Christmases past.
Posted on: Thu, 11 Dec 2014 17:00:00 +0000