I am truly saddened by the loss of a 10-year old boy in our
stake and even more pained at the agony that others are feeling at this time
over this tragic accident.
Several weeks ago my girls and I shot photos and a video
sequence in Smithfield Canyon. The creek was clear and pure, and the air was fresh
and filling. I had been pondering for a few weeks on our Savior Jesus Christ
and how he is truly the fountain of living waters. In the book of Revelations
in the New Testament, John the Revelator is given a great vision and in the
vision one of the elders speaks to him and says:
“For the Lamb which is in the midst of the throne shall feed
them, and shall lead them unto living fountains of waters: and God shall wipe
away all tears from their eyes.” (Revelations 7:17 - https://www.lds.org/scriptures/nt/rev/7.17?lang=eng#16)
This photo resulted from the outing with my daughters and
now hangs in my office. To me it represents our Savior Jesus Christ, the Fountain of Living Waters and reminds me daily of Him.
I too have lost very close friends and family. Six of these
people all died before their time. Sorrowfully I have shed many tears. I have waded in deep agony through the dregs of grief and sadness for many months at a time.
In each case I pleaded daily with my Father in Heaven for mercy and comfort. It
was in answer to these diligent prayers that I finally felt the “living
fountains of waters” rush over me to bring fresh relief and take away my grief.
I know that our Savior is the Fountain of Living Waters. He
will bring cool relief to our hearts and minds heated in anguish and pain if we
will diligently and consistently pray to our Father in Heaven for peace.
He will answer.
-Brother Travis Hilton