In watching President Nelson’s funeral, I noticed something:
Not a single person who spoke at his funeral said anything about his home.
Nothing about his car.
Nothing about his possessions.
It was all about who he was and how he made other people feel.
It was about the moments he comforted, and joked around, and led, and taught.
He was so so so loved, and it was all because of how he made other people feel.
The Lord told the two men who kept waiting around in Ohio to wrap up their business endeavors:
“Let them repent of all their sins, and of all their covetous desires, before me, saith the Lord; for what is property unto me? saith the Lord.” (D&C 117:4)
What is property unto me?
What will we be keeping with us when we leave this world behind?
What will our loved ones on this side actually care about and remember the most when we depart this life?
And so that brings me to this question that’s been on my mind these past few weeks that I’d love to extend to you:
How will I use my choices today to reflect my real priorities?
How can I keep my eyes focused on what actually matters in the eternities?
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One more comment – the strong impression I got from President Nelson’s funeral was that it was completely focused on Joy and Gratitude! Every talk, all the music focused on joy and gratitude! What a wonderful focus for our lives!