Before we ever came to this earth we already knew about many of the challenges that we would encounter upon arriving here. Some of us knew that we would come to earth inheriting a defective body. Others knew that we would have the challenge of mental or emotional problems. Still others knew that we would be born into poverty, or even worse, into wealth. Whatever our challenges, we, along with James, raised our hand and said, "That will be just fine. I will be happy to accept those challenges. Because I want my earthly body. I know that only by attaining that imperfect body will I ever be able to attain a body like my Heavenly Father has - perfect, glorified, exalted."
So we all came to earth and took on our challenges. Some of us did better than others. Some of us complained or made excuses. Others moved ahead valiently,achieving greatness despite the challenges. James was in the second group. He completed every test that was put before him. He overcame his obstacles and showed the way to others who should have done much better,
James, my life is better because of the example that you set for me. Congratulations for having completed the course and for having shown us the way. I will look forward to the day that we might stand side by side as sons of God and as eternal friends.
President Lynn Shurtleff
Montevideo Uruguay Temple
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
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