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5/17/13

You are His Hands

A story is told that during the bombing of a city in World War II, a large statue of Jesus Christ was severely damaged. When the townspeople found the statue among the rubble, they mourned because it had been a beloved symbol of their faith and of God’s presence in their lives.
Experts were able to repair most of the statue, but its hands had been damaged so severely that they could not be restored. Some suggested that they hire a sculptor to make new hands, but others wanted to leave it as it was—a permanent reminder of the tragedy of war. Ultimately, the statue remained without hands. However, the people of the city added on the base of the statue of Jesus Christ a sign with these words: “You are my hands.” (-told by Elder Uchtdorf)

Think about that. "You are My Hands"

Elder Uchtdorf continued "When I think of the Savior, I often picture Him with hands outstretched, reaching out to comfort, heal, bless, and love. And He always talked with, never down to, people. He loved the humble and the meek and walked among them, ministering to them and offering hope and salvation.
That is what He did during His mortal life; it is what He would be doing if He were living among us today; and it is what we should be doing as His disciples and members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
On this beautiful Easter morning, our thoughts and hearts are drawn to Him—the Hope of Israel and the Light of the World.
As we emulate His perfect example, our hands can become His hands; our eyes, His eyes; our heart, His heart."


How can you be His hands? You can comfort people, laugh with someone, help someone up.
Here is a "Karma" video, showing people doing things that the Savior would do (no matter how small it was), and the effects it had:


My mom is an amazing person. She listens to the spirit, and if it whispers that she should call someone, or make an extra batch of rolls to give to someone else, she does it. And other people have told her (or told me) how much she's done for them. Even if it was something super small, like a quick chat or call, it made a difference to them.

To end, this is a video about a girl who recieved help, and how she helped others:

1 comment:

  1. (Just don't tell anyone about all the times I didn't :S...I guess it just goes to show that the Lord uses the weak as well as the strong, right :)?)

    Thanks for being His hands in our home and in my life! :)

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