A couple of months ago, I came across an old used book in the Far West Country Store.
It was a compilation of inspiring thoughts. A little story on each page. Just little stories to uplift us, or advise us. I was just leafing through and reading at random. One title caught my attention "When a Boy Knocks At Your Door", I want to share it with you.
"A boy is the most interesting, hopeful and ofttimes baffling study in the category of the world's problems. It is hard to tell where time will take him. Right now he is on his way somewhere. The future is his. He will inherit your world. All your work will be judged by him. Tomorrow he will take your seat in Congress, own your business, run your town, write the laws, preach the sermons, direct the university and shape the thinking of the world. The only way you can affect the future is through him. He is the avenue through which you can best move the world forward. Your influence upon his life will be measured by the contribution which he makes to his time.
When a boy knocks at your door you do not know who is calling on you. He may be the future mayor of your city, or the bank president who will show you where to sign your name, or the doctor into whose hands you commit your life. He is the man of tomorrow. Be patient with him."
I thought this was good advise, and thought of the youth of the church who we probably pass in the hall each week and maybe neglect to make notice of them.
I continued reading a few more, then closed the book and looked more carefully at the
cover and title. It was compiled and written by Bryant S. Hinckley, remember, it is an old book, and yes he is the father of our Prophet. Now read it again with that in mind,...........it kind of reminds me of 'Bryant' Did You Know?
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3 comments:
what a neat story. thank you Gramma for sharing that. i needed to hear that tonight. i love you.
That is great and no joke about Bryant did you know :) wow, that's good.
I love the story and it just reminds me that if we knew who our children were we would kneel at there feet. I now have children who look at there children the same way! I am glad you answered the door to 2 young boy missionaries, and accepted the gospel. That has changed all our lives.
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