The Culture of Christ

I absolutely LOVED this topic of culture and what it means to be equally valid in our divine destinies. Although we all have different cultures, and not all of us grow up with the same beliefs, we all can try our best to help those around us to become better and adapt their cultures to the culture of Christ. During this week, we read an article about Hispanic families from Mexico and how difficult it is for them to not only come to America, but survive here with their families. This one especially touched my heart because I served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in North Virginia among the Hispanic people. I learned their language, about the different cultures they practice in their respective cultures, and taught them about the culture of Christ, which we all share. It was a touching experience to see what kinds of conditions these people lived in, and how difficult it had been for them to leave their families in their countries. One woman I know had to leave her two daughters in Honduras while she came to the states to find a job. She left when they were 3 and 5 years old, expecting to see them again in a year or two. Ten years passed, and she told us how excited she was to finally go back and see them now that they were 13 and 15. We were happy for her, and that she had that opportunity. But I could never imagine having to do that in order to try and give my children a better life. What about you readers? Would you move to another country to try and start a better life for your family? Have you? Feel free to share experiences or stories if you like. One last thought. As a member of the LDS church, we believe in the Book of Mormon as well as the Bible. There is a passage that I absolutely love, and know to be true. A Book of Mormon prophet named Lehi taught this truth.

2nd Nephi 2: 6 "Wherefore, I, Lehi, prophesy according to the workings of the Spirit which is in me, that there shall^anone come into this land save they shall be brought by the hand of the Lord."