Gordon B. Hinckley

While we were celebrating my mom's birthday we learned about the passing of President Hinckley. Probably everyone is going to blog about this, but I just wanted to share some thoughts. I am not sad for his death. I feel like he is exactly where he wants to be. He can be with his beloved wife. I think of the passages in the Book of Mormon where they talk about not mourning for the righteous because they have been saved. How wonderful for President Hinckley, he has lived an examplar life and now he can rest from his labors. HE MADE IT! He is safe. He is with God.

President Hinckley's passing also makes me reflect on my own life. Where am I in my race? Will I cross the finish line with joy? Is there reason for me to rejoice when I die? It helps me to keep repenting and trying to be like Jesus. I love my Savior. I am grateful for President Hinckley's life which he served me to bring me my Savior's words. Congratulations President Hinckley, we love you and miss you.

We thank thee O God for a prophet to guide us in these latter days. We thank thee for sending the gospel to lighten our minds with its rays. We thank thee for every blessing bestowed by thy bountiful hand. We feel it a pleasure to serve thee and love to obey thy command.