Watch One Hour

February 8, 2017February 8, 2017 / cksdays / 1 Comment

I read Matthew 26:40 during my morning study: And he cometh unto the disciples, and findeth them asleep, and saith unto Peter, What, could ye not watch with me one hour?

It’s easy to do while reading but I refrained from judging Peter and the others. Instead I thought of what I would have done in that instance. There have been times when I wanted or needed to stay awake and physically couldn’t. The phrase “could ye not watch with me one hour” stayed with me as I dressed for the day and if I would have been able to watch one hour with the Savior that night. Continue reading →

To Whom Shall We Go?

February 6, 2017January 16, 2017 / cksdays / Leave a comment

by Elder M. Russell Ballard

Below is the link to the General Conference talk by Elder Ballard. Between the link and here I share a few of my personal thoughts on the subject.

During a particularly dark mist of temptation, I distinctly remember trying to decide if I should let go of the iron rod. I wanted to. I felt abandoned and lost. I felt I had wasted my time all these years and all I wanted to do was to let go. Continue reading →

Joy and Spiritual Survival

January 20, 2017January 20, 2017 / cksdays / Leave a comment

by President Russell M. Nelson

Below is the link to the General Conference talk by President Nelson. Between the link and here I share a few of my personal thoughts on the subject.

Pretty sure this talk was for me. I struggled with a trial during the last conference and this talk was specifically for me. Or so it seemed. Continue reading →