Elder Harold G. Hillam
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The spiritual influence a family or one member can have is great and can impact generations to come. Sons and daughters of men and women who have left the church may not serve missions and baptize others, who may in turn have touched others with their testimonies.
There may be thousands who are not in the church today because of one man or woman leaving the gospel.
"If you feel that you have been wronged, be ready to forgive. If there is, for some reason, an unpleasant memory, let it go. Where necessary, talk to your bishop, talk to your stake president."
Children can be an example in the home and continue to be faithful even when parents leave the church. Like Nephi who encouraged his father, Lehi, children can bring peace and harmony to the home and be part of the solution, not part of the problem.
"So many times, it is the righteous children who are able to steady the boat while sailing in turbulent waters."
Many individuals would come back to the church if they were encouraged and shown the way.
"When we see the effect one person can have on the lives of so many, it perhaps is no wonder that the Lord reminded us: 'Remember the worth of souls is great in the sight of God.' (D&C 18:1)"
"I pray we might all consider what we can do individually to assist those who will be the future great-grandparents, whether it is a little child, a teenager or an adult, so that each will leave a righteous legacy of those who know and love the Lord."
