Saturday, October 24, 2009

Religious Content

"We frequently find that the influence of good women is underrated. It is an influence that is often subtle but yet has tremendous consequences. One woman can make a great difference for a whole nation.

Esther, a Jewess in the Old Testament, saved her people. When the Jews were in captivity, Esther was married to King Ahasuerus. The king signed a decree that all Jews were to be put to death. Esther’s cousin Mordecai urged her to intercede with the king on behalf of her people by saying to her, “Who knoweth whether thou art come to the kingdom for such a time as this?” (Esth. 4:14). Esther, at the peril of her own life, pled with the king that her people should be spared. The king listened to her entreaty, and they were saved. One woman can make a great difference, even for a nation.

These are challenging times. I believe your spirits may have been reserved for these latter days; that you, like Esther, have come to earth “for such a time as this.” It may be that your most significant, everlasting achievements will be your righteous influence on others."
President James E. Faust
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4 comments:

Annieofbluegables said...

That was beautiful. I love that you post these religious content posts. I am uplifted.
hugs
~a

Montserrat said...

I LOVE this quote! Gives me much to chew on considering the seven daughters that have been entrusted to my care. . .lots to teach them!

It's A Wonderful said...

This country is teetering on the precipice. These certainly are critical, precarious times we're in.

Kira said...

Words so needed!!