Understanding

Today I will be attending church in Utrecht (again).

I first attended there over 28 years ago, on Sunday 5th September 1993.

It was my first Sunday in the Netherlands.

I had no knowledge of the language and struggled throughout to understand.

Thankfully Monic was on hand to help my understanding a little.

Consider for a moment the word 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠.

It is defined as – “to know how something works or to know what something means.”

As everyone knows, I am religiously active as a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

In my efforts to promote understanding, perhaps I can be a bit annoying and even unduly enthusiastic about my faith at times!

I certainly understand how easily that can happen, as the subject of religion can be a little touchy for many people.

Have you ever wondered why I am so anxious to share my views?

Like me, you may worry about the conflicts in the world, the political turmoil, the economic instability, and the pressures of living in a world where illness, or the death of a loved one may have taken their toll on you in all kinds of physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional ways.

I certainly do not understand the complexities of all of the volatility and turmoil in the world.

Through it all however – your family are probably the most important thing in the world for you.

As you look to the future, you may be anxious what it may hold for you, your partner, your children, and your grandchildren.

At times, I am.

But then I stop and remember my why.

My understanding of a much greater plan, which I believe to be immensely important for everyone.

It centres around my belief in Jesus Christ.

He always brings peace and safety.

My faith in Him it is not passive; it is very active.

Like so many others, maybe you are searching for something?

Just as Monic helped me understand Dutch a little all those years ago, our missionaries can help you come to understand a little more about the purpose of life, why you are here, the plan of salvation and even answer that question that troubles so many – is there life after death?

Perhaps it’s time, once and for all to understand these things, to let God prevail – He is no great mystery after all.

I promise – you too can 𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒅.

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