One Drop at a Time: A Message for Women
Publisher: Deseret Book
Published: March 2013
ISBN-13: 978-1-60907-522-4
Hardcover: 42 pages
FTC FYI: Received a review copy
Reviewed by Mindy
Goodreads Summary
Do you sometimes wonder if your little efforts could possibly make any difference at all? Consider a simple example from nature.
Honey is “one of the foods that includes all the substances— enzymes, vitamins, minerals, and water—necessary to sustain life,” writes Elder M. Russell Ballard. And yet, “Over its short lifetime of just a few weeks to four months, a single honeybee’s contribution of honey to its hive is a mere one-twelfth of one teaspoon. Though seemingly insignificant when compared to the total, each bee’s one-twelfth of a teaspoon of honey is vital to the life of the hive.”
Your simple, daily acts of service matter, and this charmingly illustrated little book will lift your heart as it demonstrates the power of many righteous people working together to fill the world, one drop at a time, with the sweet truths of the gospel.
My Review
This sweet book is adapted from the October 2012 LDS Conference talk from Elder M. Russell Ballard titled: Be Anxiously Engaged. The pictures in this book are beautiful. Each have different picture of beehives. I love the story of the honeybee. How so much work is dedicated and needed for a drop of honey. This book (and talk) remind me that I can make a difference. Even if my efforts may seem small to me, they will be noticed by others and most importantly, my Heavenly Father. There were many quotes I enjoyed throughout the book, but this, I especially liked:
Remember, honey contains all of the substances necessary to sustain mortal life. And the doctrine and gospel of Christ is the only way to obtain eternal life. Only when our testimony transcends what is in our mind and burrows deep into our heart will our motivation to love and to service become like unto the Savior’s. It is then, and only then, that we become deeply converted disciples of Christ empowered by the Spirit to reach the hearts of our fellowmen. (page 27)
Another wonderful book for Mother’s Day. Give this book to the women in your life, they will thank you.
Happy Mother’s Day!
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