Charity Never Faileth

Dearest Sister,

A reported in the International Business Times in 2011, a 16-year old boy in Hebei, China,  Lui Shi Ching, had carried his friend to school daily for the previous eight years. His friend Lu Shao had a congenital disorder that made it difficult to walk. Lui Shi Ching, smaller than Lu Shao, decided to help carry him home one day when Lu Shao’s mother didn’t make it on time to pick him up. Since then, he carried Lu Shao to and from school and even to restrooms. Not one to brag, Lui Shi  Ching didn’t tell his own parents for four years. When asked how he could carry such a heavy load Lui Shi Ching said, “I was happy helping out and it’s been eight years already.” Lu Shao mentioned in his personal diary that Lui Shi Ching’s help had lifted a dark cloud in his life and let sunshine in.

“Of all the blessings which I have had in my life, the greaterst blessing I can share with you is that feeling which the Lord provides when you know that He, the Lord, has answered the prayer of another person through you,” said President Thomas S. Monson. “As you love the Lord, as you love your neighbor, you will discover that our Heavenly Father will answer the prayers of others through your ministry.”

Because love is the great commandment, it ought to be at the center of all and everything we do in our own family, in our Church callings, and in our livelihood,” said President Dieter F. Uchtdorf, (2009 Oct. General Conference). “Love is the healing balm that repairs rifts in personal and family relationships. It is the bond that unites families, communities and nations. Love is the power that initiates friendships, tolerance, civility and respect. It is the source that overcomes divisiveness and hate. Love is the fire that warms our lives with unparalleled joy and divine hope. Loves should be our walk and our talk.

When we truly understand what it means to love as Jesus Christ loves us, the confusion clears and our priorities align. Our walk as disciples of Christ becomes more joyful. Our lives take on new meaning. Our relationship with our Heavenly Father becomes more profound. Obedience  becomes a joy rather than a burden.

Charity is the pure love of Christ, and it endureth forever; and whoso is found possessed of it at the last day, it shall be well with him. (Moroni 7:47)

We love you sisters,

 Sherry Moore