“I Belong to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints…”

 Thought of the day…

Pres. Nelson- “What’s in a name or, in this case, a nickname? When it comes to nicknames of the Church, such as the “LDS Church,” the “Mormon Church,” or the “Church of the Latter-day Saints,” the most important thing in those names is the absence of the Savior’s name. To remove the Lord’s name from the Lord’s Church is a major victory for Satan. When we discard the Savior’s name, we are subtly disregarding all that Jesus Christ did for us—even His Atonement.”

This quote was part of my Sunday school lesson yesterday. Since being a missionary I have made it my personal mission to correct the use of “Mormon” as the church’s name. Two full decades before Pres. Nelson called out for a course correction! It’s hard to change that idea in people’s minds; I still correct people and state that we are Christians! But it can be a frustrating task. Yet after reading this quote I will keep doing it every time because I never want to “disregard” my Savior, His name, or His atoning sacrifice for me. ❤️

This is THE church of Jesus! The only one with His valid priesthood power. HE leads it! HE designed it. HE is the owner of it. And He wants us to be His through the saving ordinances His church offers. So…

When we say the name of the Church, never rush to get it out; let’s say it with the reverence & respect Jesus Christ deserves. “The Church of Jesus Christ […pause here to let the name of Jesus sink in…] of Latter-Day Saints.” 

We belong. ❤️