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This devotional address entitled, guided by faith and love, was given on October 21st of

2025 by Michael L. Roberts, then managing director of BYU alumni and external relations.

It's hard to believe on this date, years ago I started my career at this amazing university

and how blessed I have been.

I'm humbled to be asked to speak to you all today.

When Vice President Vorking was extending the invitation for me to speak at devotional,

President Reese just happened to stop by Keith's office.

As we were discussing the invitation, the president shared the following advice with me.

Quote, don't let your fear take away from the cherishing the opportunity to receive personal revelation,

unquote. I'm so thankful for his inspiring words of support and guidance. He and Keith are a great

support and inspiration to me. This time of preparation has been an incredible, personal, and spiritual journey as I've

pondered and sought inspiration to know what the Lord would have me share with you today.

The idea that kept coming to my mind was how much love our Father in Heaven and our Lord Jesus

Christ have for each of us. Oftentimes, they

manifest their love through divinely directed people who shape our lives in ways that we couldn't

have imagined. This type of divine intervention has been a recurring theme in my life, though I often didn't recognize it at the time.

I want to acknowledge and thank my wife, Dana, and my family for their unwavering love and support.

They have been a great blessing in my life and have taught me so much in my roles of husband,

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