Quotes on Family History

“I came into the world to do the will of my Father, because my Father sent me.”3 Nephi 27:13 When I read this I knew I this applied to me as well. The lord has a work for me to do here in this life and so with faith I must find out what that is and do it.

“Those who have died without the Gospel are continually afflicted by those evil spirits, who say to them – ‘Do not go to hear that man Joseph Smith preach, or David Patten, or any of their associates, for they are deceivers.’”  - Accomplishing the Redemption of the Dead I never realized that the evil spirits were still tempting those on the other side. I have wondered why people on the other side wouldn't except the Gospel, this clears that up in my mind. 

“Some members may feel guilty about not furthering the mission of the Church when they are actually doing so. This kind of guilt comes not from insufficient efforts, but from insufficient vision.” I have often felt this way, that I wasn't doing enough. I felt guilty for not attending the temple very often or for not being comfortable standing up and preaching the gospel to neighbors or friends. Now that I look at it I am still doing the work as I search for my ancestors, index, teach my children... I had insufficient vision.

“Do not run faster or labor more than you have strength and means provided to enable you to translate; but be diligent unto the end.” D&C 10:4 Keeping balance is difficult but essential to my sanity. The reminder is always needed.