We all have important roles in our families, at times our roles change. Today I want to talk about the role my brother Brue has played in my life, the role of example.
When we were younger I compared my little brother to *Nephi a lot. Michael and I were more like Laman and Lamuels, complaining and fighting all the time, but Brue he was our Nephi.
Brue had a lot to endure as a young boy first he had to put up with Michael and I, second he had many health problems, he had a brain tumor and had to have brain surgery, he has a bone disease which makes his joints square not rounded so he walks and is in pain, he is deaf in one ear and without his glasses he can't see. I don't tell you these things to tell you he is weak, because in spite of all these things he is so strong!
Growing up my brother had so much faith. He believed in God and in the Jesus Christ. His countenance showed that, his presence made you feel the Lord's love. Brue even though he was my baby brother has always been a man I looked up to. He was an example to me of standing up for the right and the truth.
Recently he has come upon hard times. Trials that only the savior can comfort. He is still as strong as ever but he doesn't believe it. He feels so weak and so alone. I am heartbroken knowing that my baby brother has so much pain. That this once leader has become a lost sheep. I know that he can find his inner strength. I know he can find the light in all this darkness but I am asking that no matter your faith no matter your religion please pray, pray that he can believe in his ability to overcome the darkness, sorrow and pain. Pray that he will surround himself with those who truly love him, and that he will recognize those wolves in sheep clothing that are in his life only for their personal gain. Help him to know he is loved.
I cannot share his trials at this time, they are his. But I can share that he needs all the strength the world can send him. I love him and believe in him and his ability to overcome. I love the Lord. I know that with him all things are possible. Thank you for your prayers, love and the good that you are. We are all God's children and I am so grateful that we have a merciful loving Heavenly Father, who wants all of us to find happiness. God bless.
With love and prayers.
-Felicity
* For those of you unfamiliar with the Book of Mormon Nephi is a hero. Nephi was very obedient to his father Lehi who prophesied that Jerusalem would be destroyed by the armies of babylon and commanded his family to flee into the wilderness. Lehi asked his sons to Laman Lamuel Nephi and Sam to return to the city and retrieve the Brass plates which were a record kept by the Jews. The record contained laws, lineage and history. The plates were held by an evil powerful man Laban. After 2 attempts by his brothers Nephi was able to receive the plates and return to his father. Nephi also helped bring his people (the Nephites) to the promised land... which we now know as the America's. Nephi endured many hardships and trials but was a strong man because of those things and his faith in God.
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