Elder Russell M. Nelson, our Prophet, as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles wrote:
“….As our great Exemplar, Jesus taught us how to live, to love and to learn. He taught us how to pray, to forgive, and to endure to the end.10 He taught us how to care about others more than we care about ourselves. He taught us about mercy and kindness—making real changes in our lives through His power. He taught us how to find peace of heart and mind. One day, we will stand before Him as our just Judge and merciful Master.11
These sacred responsibilities of the Lord cause us to adore Him as our personal and perennial Prince of Peace. We praise him for our privilege as parents, grandparents, and teachers of children. He taught, “Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for or such is the kingdom of heaven.”12
He can bring peace to those whose lives are ravaged by war. Families disrupted by military duty bear memories of war, which in my own mind were imbedded during the Korean War. Wars of our present era are more sophisticated, but are still as wrenching to families. Those who so suffer can turn to the Lord. His is the consoling message of peace on earth and good will toward men.13
Peace can come to those who are not feeling well. Some have bodies that are wounded. Others ache spiritually because of missing loved ones or other emotional trauma. Peace can come to your soul as you build faith in the Prince of Peace.
….Peace can come to one who suffers in sorrow. Whether sorrow stems from mistakes or from sins, all the Lord requires is real repentance. Scripture pleads with us to “flee [from] youthful lusts;… [and] call on the Lord out of a pure heart.”16 Then His soothing “balm in Gilead” can heal us.17”
From President Nelsons Book, ‘Accomplishing the Impossible’, Deseret Book, 2015, p.28-29
