Month: August 2020

The 40% rule is a very simple concept. When your mind is telling you that you’re done, that you’ve exhausted all resources, and you just cannot push yourself anymore – you’re actually only at about 40% of your capacity. When you want to quit, you’ve used up only 40% of your mental and physical potential. We are capable of so much more than we think, and if we push past our mental walls, we can do incredible things we never even thought possible. When you put it that way, it does seem a bit silly to quit with 60% still left in the tank, doesn’t it?

Jeff asked me recently how I would describe Nauvoo in one sentence. I told him I would have to think about that answer for a while. Here it is:

Nauvoo is a beautiful, dedicated, good, happy, heart penetrating, holy, hopeful, lifting, loving, mind expanding, peaceful, pure, remembered, restored, reverent, sacred, simple, sublime, strong, valiant, willing, Zion centered place.

It is easier to take the long view from here. The cares and crush of the world have all pounded on this place and some were certain that the Mormons were gone for good. They were short-sighted and underestimated the power of Truth to prevail.

ADVERB

1. readily; of one’s own free will.”she went willingly”synonyms:voluntarily · of one’s own free will · of one’s own accord · of one’s own volition · by choice · readily · without hesitation · without reluctance · ungrudgingly · cheerfully · happily · gladly · with pleasure · with good grace · eagerly · enthusiastically · freely · spontaneously · unforced · at the drop of a hat · like a shot

John, Jen, Megan & Katie this week completed a wonderful visit to Nauvoo. We were able to visit many of the pioneer sites and shows. (Nauvoo & British Pageant included)

Megan also performed with her singing group Addo Lumen in Nauvoo while they were here. During their show Megan sang a song she wrote “It’s Not Over”.  The song’s message inspires the listener to have hope even during the hard times.

“It’s Not Over” could be the motto for Nauvoo.

The enemies of the church thought if they killed The Prophet & his brother, drove the Mormons out of Nauvoo, desecrated and destroyed the temple that it would be over for the Mormons. They were wrong!

Joseph Smith and his brother Hyrum are revered today by millions. The Mormons are back in Nauvoo and the Nauvoo Temple has been rebuilt and rededicated to the Lord.

It is obvious to any visitor to Nauvoo that “It’s Not Over”.

It has been witnessed to us over and over again that just like Nauvoo we as individuals and families can rise from the rubble & ruin of yesterday. We can rebuild our lives and relationships. We can change direction if necessary & return to the path of duty. Some of the best things we ever do will be done willingly because we have to.  —It’s Not Over—

Love

Dad/Grandpa/Uncle Chuck

One Scripture:

And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you.     Matthew 17:20

One Quote:

Whatever God requires is right, no matter what it is, although we may not see the reason thereof till long after the events transpire. (Joseph Smith, History of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 7 Vols. 5:135)