Easter

The darkness is past, and the true light now shineth. - 1 John 2:8

I love both Christmas and Easter in that it is a special time to reflect on the light of the world - and the good news of the gospel. President Uchtdorf's most recent conference address I think captured the joy of the gospel beautifully:

"My dear friends, the Savior heals the broken heart and binds up your wounds (see Psalm 147:3). Whatever your challenges may be, wherever you live on this earth, your faithful membership in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the divine powers of the gospel of Jesus Christ will bless you to endure joyfully to the end."

There is darkness in the world - there are things that are hard, and so we must endure them. But the light of the world has come and his name is Jesus Christ. And we can endure our trials and difficulties with joy.

"Enduring to the end is exalting and glorious, not grim and gloomy. This is a joyful religion, one of hope, strength, and deliverance." (President Uchtdorf, Now Let Us Rejoice)

The joy that President Uchtdorf refers to is the joy found in our Savior Jesus Christ.

Therefore with joy shall ye draw water out of the wells of salvation. - Isaiah 12:3