“I remember like it was yesterday walking through the
cemetery before burying our second child, who was born prematurely and did not
survive, while my wife was still recovering in the hospital. I recall praying
to God with great fervency and reverence, asking for help to cope with that
challenging trial. In that instant, I received a clear and powerful spiritual
assurance in my heart: Everything will be fine in our lives if my wife and I
endure, holding on to the joy that comes from living the gospel of Jesus
Christ. What seemed like an overwhelming, sorrowful challenge at the time
turned into a sacred, reverent experience, a capstone that has helped sustain
our faith and has given us confidence in the covenants we have made with the
Lord. Reverence for the sacred fosters genuine gratitude, expands true
happiness, leads our minds to revelation, and brings greater joy to our lives.”
– Elder Ulisses Soares
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