“You almost have to be strong enough to not be distracted and keep the spiritual component up front and dominating, allowing the touching of your heart and mind.

“I think over time we mature, and so now I have deeper feelings in some ways - perhaps less on the physical and geographical experience and more on the spiritual. This latest assignment to the Holy Land expanded his love and appreciation for the sites, the events and the truths tied to the area - and tied to the Savior and His gospel. The most recent previous visit was 10 years ago as a counselor in the First Presidency. He has returned numerous times, first during his professional time with family and friends and later returning several times on assignment as a general authority. In humility and with courage, we hold our heads high, and with great love for everyone, we are bearing witness of Him who is the Light to the world and to us individually in our lives, He is our Savior and Redeemer, the one who makes life now joyful and eternal life glorious.” The truths tied to the areaĮlder Uchtdorf first visited the Holy Land in 1966 as a young Lufthansa pilot flying the globe. It’s the way, the path to happiness in this life and the eternal life to come.

The Apostle continued: “Wherever we are, we bear witness of His name - We declare as Paul, ‘I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ’ ( Romans 1:16). “It is a very exhilarating feeling to be here now and follow the footsteps of those wonderful servants, wonderful ministers, wonderful ancient disciples - it is a feeling of deep gratitude to follow that pattern.”

“I’m very confident that the Lord is qualifying me to testify in the way that will be pleasing unto Him and to do what He wants me to do. Monson about the Lord qualifying those whom He calls. Elder Uchtdorf recalled the saying from the late President Thomas S.

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