'Know your ultimate destination,' Bishop Burton says

Published: Sunday, May 9 2010 12:18 a.m. MDT

LAIE, Hawaii — While navigating the road of life, the best map to follow is Heavenly Father's plan for his children, Presiding Bishop H. David Burton told young adults during a Church Educational System fireside Sunday evening, May 2.His address from the Cannon Activities Center on the BYU-Hawaii campus was broadcast via satellite to many parts of the world and was available on the Internet.Bishop Burton told the young adults those who know God's plan "know our ultimate destination and which route to take in order to safely arrive."He said, "If we are obedient and faithful in holding to the iron rod and traveling the prescribed road, we can expect the grand and glorious opportunity to once again return and live eternally with our Father in Heaven, enjoying all the blessings he has identified for those who graduate this mortal existence with excellence. By holding fast to church standards, you will have greater happiness in your life and be a positive example to those around you."

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