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That Book You Took off the Shelf


Today, son, you grabbed this book off the shelf
and I couldn't have been happier.
Today, son, you started to show me your hunger for the word of God
and is it wrong for me to wish you to always be hungry for that?
As long as you will feast each time you read.
Today son, I want you to know that I know the Book of Mormon is true
I KNOW it to be the word of God,
for as I've read of Christ and as I've striven to live by the principles he's taught,
I've felt peace and joy amidst storms
I've felt light and hope amidst pain
I've felt God's love for me, and for you.
Today son, and for always, 
read
and
live
this book.






Day #291

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  1. Barney LundFebruary 7, 2019 at 1:54 PM

    I just stumbled across your blog. What a treasure! You are a talented writer and it's a joy to read your words.

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    1. Barney LundFebruary 7, 2019 at 1:55 PM

      Ha! This is actually Mary.

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    2. Mikayla JohnsonFebruary 7, 2019 at 7:54 PM

      Oh Mary thank you so much! I figured this was you just using a joint account with your hubby :) Thank you for your kindness!

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