Dear members of the Canoga Park Stake,
The last five months have been a unique experience. We have all been spending a great deal of these months in our homes. In addition to the intended outcome of keeping us isolated from a health hazard, the “safer at home” instructions have also given us an excellent opportunity to shelter from many of the other woes of life too. Stories have been told by many about the personal growth they have experienced during the pandemic. For example, Elder Jeffrey Holland recently said, “I hope when things go back to normal — whatever normal is going to be — that I don’t forget the feelings and experiences I’ve had during these months of reflection and solitude.”
What is your story of this period of your life? How have you changed? How have you grown? Have you had experiences and feelings that you hope you will not forget? We promise you that those types of experiences are waiting for you.
Don’t allow yourself to be continuously overwhelmed by politics, the economy, civil and geologic commotion, fires in the hills, the pandemic, and other worldly concerns. These things are important and should be thought about-- even worked on. But we encourage you: do not miss the opportunity to occasionally shut off all sources of secular news, and the accompanying commentary/noise.
Our prophet has specifically encouraged us to hear the voice of God the Father, and of His Son, Jesus Christ this year. We believe today’s stake message will help to inspire you to find ways to do so.
View the video at https://youtu.be/Yn_udooiKnw
Faithfully yours,
Canoga Park Stake Presidency
Ben Grasteit, David Benning, Mike Payne
The Source on the Elder Holland quote is
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