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This devotional address entitled,

That They Might Have Joy, was given on December 4th of 2018 by David A. Bednar,

then a member of the quorum of the Twelve Apostles of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

This morning, I arose very, very early,

and I'd like to share with you briefly just a few thoughts

that may be of some assistance to all of us.

I invite you to consider and to connect four things. First, consider the titles used to describe the Lord Jesus Christ by Isaiah. Wonderful. Counselor. Please note the word counselor. The mighty God, the everlasting father, the prince of peace.

Connect that title of counselor to this verse from Alma. Counsel with the Lord in all thy doings, and he will direct thee for good.

Connect those verses to these lyrics from Sister Emma Luthane.

Where can I turn for peace?

Where is my solace?

When other sources cease to make me whole? When, with a wounded heart, anger or malice, I draw myself apart searching my soul.

Where when my aching grows?

Where when I languish?

Where in my need to know?

Where can I run?

Where is the quiet hand to calm my anguish?

Who?

Who can understand? He only one. He answers privately,

reaches my reaching, in my Githemone, Savior and friend. Gentle the peace he finds for my beseeching.

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