Family Night #1: Peace

Monday's Family Night Week #1:  PEACE and being a PEACEMAKER

(Side Note: We have decided to start sharing our family nights with you!  Enjoy)

I think we all seek peace in this life.  We each face challenges that seem defeating, disabling, and down right rotten!  So as some of you know, Daniel and I have been going through a rather large humongous ever so hard and defeating challenge for almost a year and a half now, so when I came across the topic of peace it stood out to me.  As we studied peace together we came to realize just how vital our Savior is to us finding the peace we desire.  With him we can do all things because he has overcome the world and he is better than the world he created!  Without him, we will seek peace in this world that will never be true peace, it will be peace for a moment but with time (maybe even a short time) it will leave.  He has taught us that he is the light of the world, that if we will follow him he will give us peace, he will give us rest from all the heart ache and sorrow.  Let us lay our burdens before him and use his gracious gift of the atonement in our lives!  Let us let him in!

"Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid." (John 14:26-27)

" These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world." (John 16:33)

Song: Where can I turn for peace?  LDS Hymn 

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Here is a wonderful talk that really helped us this week and taught us some great things!  If you yourself are seeking to find peace, even if just for a moment in your day, please take time to read this.  The link is below and some of the talk is right here for you.

The Atonement Can Secure Your Peace and Happiness
RICHARD G. SCOTT
Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2006/10/the-atonement-can-secure-your-peace-and-happiness?lang=eng
" In real life, the anchors are the laws of God that provide protection under all of the challenges that you will face. The rope and carabiners that secure the rope to the anchors represent obedience to those commandments. When you learn those commandments, continue to practice them, and have a plan to avoid danger, you will have a secure means of obtaining protection against Satan’s temptations. You will develop strength of character that will fortify you against transgression. Should you make a wrong move, there need be no enduring problem because of the belaying or help that is available through your repentance.

Let the Savior be your “lead” in life. He has said, “I am … the Rock of Heaven … ; whoso cometh in at the gate and climbeth up by me shall never fall.” 1 The Redeemer will safely lead you over the most difficult obstacles of life. His laws are absolutely secure anchors of protection that dispel fear and assure success in an otherwise dangerous world. Such a life will certainly provide you peace and happiness.

True, enduring happiness, with the accompanying strength, courage, and capacity to overcome the greatest difficulties, will come as you center your life in Jesus Christ. Obedience to His teachings provides a secure ascent in the journey of life. That takes effort. While there is no guarantee of overnight results, there is the assurance that, in the Lord’s time, solutions will come, peace will prevail, and happiness will be yours.

The challenges you face, the growth experiences you encounter, are intended to be temporary scenes played out on the stage of a life of continuing peace and happiness. Sadness, heartache, and disappointment are events in life. It is not intended that they be the substance of life. I do not minimize how hard some of these events can be. When the lesson you are to learn is very important, trials can extend over a long period of time, but they should not be allowed to become the confining focus of everything you do. Your life can and should be wondrously rewarding. It is your understanding and application of the laws of God that will give your life glorious purpose as you ascend and conquer the difficulties of life. That perspective keeps challenges confined to their proper place—stepping-stones to further growth and attainment.

The Lord is intent on your personal growth and development. Your progress is accelerated when you willingly allow Him to lead you through every growth experience you encounter, whether you welcome the experience or not. Trust in the Lord. Ask to be led by the Spirit to know His will. Be willing to accept it. You will then qualify for the greatest happiness and the heights of attainment from this mortal experience.

Peace and happiness are the precious fruits of a righteous life. They are only possible because of the Atonement of Jesus Christ. I will explain."


I know that our Savior lives and loves us!  He is the way!  He is the light in  the darkness.  He carries us if we ask him too.  Let us humble ourselves and let him in!  He loves us and knows us perfectly! I know this is true because I have witnessed it in my everyday life since I was just a little baby.  He is everything to me and everything to my family!  Let his love fill your heart and his peace fill your soul.