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The Holy Family exemplifies unity, faith, and unwavering trust in God’s plan, even in challenging circumstances. Their example invites us to center our own families on love, humility, and devotion to the Lord.
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“And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger.”—Luke 2:16
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“The Christmas story is a story of a family that connects heaven and earth. Each member of Jesus’s earthly family—Mary, Joseph, and Jesus—stands as supernal examples of God’s Christmas gift to all mankind. The Christmas story should spiritually motivate us to emulate the attributes of this holy family. This family was unified in seeking God’s glory; unified in serving one another; unified in fulfilling God’s will; and unified in sacrifice, obedience, and love. This holy family provides us a pattern of attributes that, when emulated by our own families, will enable us to enjoy the same blessings of unity and love they enjoyed.”—Richard J. Maynes
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Living the Principle: The Holy Family
- Prioritize Family Prayer and Worship: Gather your family regularly for prayer and scripture study, creating a foundation of faith and unity.
- Serve Each Other with Love: Follow the Savior’s example by offering kindness, patience, and support to your family members, even during difficult times.
- Trust in God’s Plan: Face challenges together with faith, knowing that, like the Holy Family, God will guide and sustain you through trials.
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This Day in Church History
1831: The Church purchases nearly sixty-four acres of the temple lot in Independence, Missouri, from Jones H. Flournoy at a cost of $130.
How has your family drawn closer to God by following the example of the Holy Family? Please share with us in the comments below.
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Holly Wallace is a writer and storyteller drawn to meaningful questions and overlooked details. Her work explores Latter-day Saint life and culture through faithful inquiry, inviting readers to pause, consider, and engage more deeply with what matters most.
