More Savior, Like Thee

Now we have packed away the tinsel and the ornaments of the season. But I hope the warm memories of fellowship, expressions of love, cheerful greetings, giving of gifts, gathering of families together, and reflecting upon the birth of our Savior and the significance of this event will linger long in our hearts. It seems that during this time we are more charitable and have better feelings toward each other than at any other time during the year.

Now comes the beginning of a new year, and, though we make New Year's resolutions to improve ourselves, often the good feelings of the Christmas season are forgotten and disregarded. But the image of the Savior, what he taught, what he sacrificed and did for us planted firmly in our minds can help us remember all that we must do......

What a wonderful way for us to begin a new year open our ears that we may hear, then resolve to follow.

"Come unto Christ, and be perfected in him," by establishing Christlike attributes in our lives. We can be more thoughtful, kind, and considerate of our fellowmen. "Come unto Christ . . . and deny yourselves of all ungodliness."

I know our Savior lives. I pray that each of us will let our hearts believe him, be more receptive to his voice, be more willing to respond, and faithfully come unto him. I say this in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.

Barbara W. Winder

More holiness give me, 

More strivings within, 

More patience in suff'ring, 

More sorrow for sin, 

More faith in my Savior, 

More sense of his care, 

More joy in his service, 

More purpose in prayer.

. . .

More purity give me, 

More strength to o'ercome, 

More freedom from earth-stains, 

More longing for home. 

More fit for the kingdom, 

More used would I be, 

More blessed and holy— 

More Savior, like thee.

"The Lord is pleased with every effort, even the tiny, daily ones in which we strive to be more like Him.  Though we may see that we have far to go on the road to perfection, we must not give up hope"
Ezra Taft Benson

"Compared to the perfection of God, we mortals are scarcely more than awkward, faltering toddlers. But our loving Heavenly Father wants us to become more like Him, and that should be our eternal goal too. God understands that we get there not in an instant but by taking one step at a time."  

 Dieter F. Uchtdorf