Go Where the Spirit Is,

June 12, 2010, Saturday

The Cebu Cultural Presentation for the Dedication of the Cebu Temple (second temple in the Philippines) on June 13, 2010

The starting time was 5:00 p.m. and we were at the Angeles Stake Center (Angeles Chapel) early to view the live broadcast from Cebu.

Dallin went ahead of us. Jo, Jois, Princess, Bambi went ahead, too. Dad came after me. Bim and his family and Bong and his family came. I was happy we were together at Church today although I would have been happier if we were complete.

It was so surprising that our beloved prophet, Pres. Thomas S. Monson, was there! He was with two of my favorite speakers: his counselor Elder Henry B. Eyring, and apostle Elder Dallin H. Oaks. Elder Burton of the Presiding Bishopric was also there.

It was a great opportunity to see the prophet, here in the Philippines (though through live broadcast only) and feel the power of the Spirit. I like to go where the Spirit is, bring my family where the Spirit is. (I am happy to see my children doing the same as that is my desire.)

Feeling the Spirit renews our strength to overcome weaknesses and temptations. It brings us peace in our mind and heart – such great gifts that we need in order to be happy and confident in life.