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Hank Smith referenced President Eyring's talk "To My Grandchildren" where he tells a story about a grandmother who was heartbroken about her grandson's life of crime. He emphasizes that God loves all his children, no matter their choices, and that even though parents may have deep hopes for their children, those hopes may not be realized in this life.
You know, 10 years ago, President Irene gave a talk called To My Grandchildren, and he told this story.
— Episode: 1 Nephi 1-5 Part 1 • Dr. John Hilton III...
Episode: 1 Nephi 1-5 Part 1 • Dr. John Hilton III • Jan 8 -...
Hank Smith referenced President Eyring's talk "To My Grandchildren" where he tells a story about a grandmother who was heartbroken about her grandson's life of crime. He emphasizes that God loves all his children, no matter their choices, and that even though parents may have deep hopes for their children, those hopes may not be realized in this life.
You know, 10 years ago, President Irene gave a talk called To My Grandchildren, and he told this story.
I gave him to you because I knew you could and would love him no matter what he did.
Episode: 1 Nephi 1-5 Part 1 • Dr. John Hilton III • Jan 8 -...
Dr. Smith shared a story from President Eyring's talk "To My Grandchildren," which touched on the difficult experiences of loving parents and grandparents who see their children make choices that break their hearts. The talk conveyed the importance of understanding that God loves all of his children, regardless of their choices.
You know, 10 years ago, President Irene gave a talk called To My Grandchildren, and he told this story. He says, Years ago, a friend of mine spoke of his grandmother. She had lived a full life, always faithful to the Lord and to his church.
Yet one of her grandsons chose a life of crime. He was finally sentenced to prison. My friend recalled that his grandmother, as she drove along the highway to visit her grandson in prison, had tears in her eyes as she prayed with anguish.
I've tried to live a good life. Why? Why do I have this tragedy of a grandson who seems to have destroyed his life? The answer came to her mind in these words.
I gave him to you because I knew you could and would love him no matter what he did.