Dear Readers, I have been puzzled about how to approach a certain problem, which is not really a problem since it, to me, is the Lord’s will: The process by which subjects are chosen for zionwisdom.com is very often ‘refreshingly random’. I have wanted and found ways in which the Lord can have first input to the subject of what is posted. The dilemma comes when the post has been used before, sometimes repeatedly. I make no apology—because again, I feel it to be the Lord’s will, new readers come on board all the time and because we all need to hear particular thoughts again… and again. When I know this is happening, from hereon somewhere in the title you may see the word ‘again’ (… but I don’t always know it is happening: Unfortunately, I am experiencing a forgetful stage that comes with age!) The following quote from President Howard W, Hunter is one of my favorites… (kdm)
“And what of the meek? In a world too preoccupied with winning through intimidation and seeking to be number one, no large crowd of folk is standing in line to buy books that call for mere meekness. But the meek shall inherit the earth, a pretty impressive corporate takeover—and done without intimidation! Sooner or later, and we pray sooner than later, everyone will acknowledge that Christ’s way is not only the right way, but ultimately the only way to hope and joy. Every knee shall bow and every tongue will confess that gentleness is better than brutality, that kindness is greater than coercion, that the soft voice turneth away wrath. In the end, and sooner than that whenever possible, we must be more like him.…” ~Howard W. Hunter, from Teachings of the Presidents of the Church, adult lesson manual 2016, page 42 (for more see Jesus Christ, our only way to hope and joy).
re-posted from 1.13.16
