Oh, John Odhner delivered a wonderful talk at today's Contemporary Service. Blessings on the Sound Recording people who make it possible to listen and relisten to these services. I have already played today's twice.
There
are so many things about it that speak to my heart and my faith.
Knowing
that Lori Soneson Odhner was singing set a special tone from the
beginning. One of the songs she and
Heidi Scharr sang was based on my favorite passage from Joshua - As for me and
my house, we will serve the Lord; it
moved me to tears, it was so beautiful.
Knowing from Elsa who was at the service, that John & Lori's
children portrayed the sheep. John's clear,
strong, loving voice. He so clearly has
affection for the subject - Jacob seeing Rachel for the first time at the
well.
It
deeply affected me hearing John describe how the story related to the Lord's
love of His Church (which is in our hearts). That moving the
stone from the mouth of the well relates to the Lord removing obstacles from
our understanding of truth. Once the barrier
is removed, the "waters" - the truths - of the Lord's revelation can
be revealed and the soul refreshed.
The talk gave an
uplifting awareness to the many obstacles in my life. Listening to John
read passages from the Word and Writings having to do with water was very
special, as was listening to him sing as part of a trio with Lori and Heidi.
The
service speaks to my heart. Just
remembering it makes me feel a sense of deep peace.
Blessing
on you all, my dear friends. I hold each
of you in my heart. *KRL*
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