“Looking to the Light,” Friend, February 2025, 20–21.

Looking to the Light

By Elder John A. McCune

Of the Seventy

From an interview with Kristin Pedersen.

Boy walking toward home with illuminated windows in the dark

When I was young, my family lived on a farm. My chore was to feed the cows. The barn was a long walk from my house. This wasn’t an easy chore for me to do.

Some days I had to walk in the dark. When it was time to walk back home, I felt so scared! My house seemed so far away. As soon as I stepped through the gate near my house, I would run the rest of the way home.

I could see the light coming through the windows of my house. If I focused on that light, I wouldn’t be as scared. The light gave me a purpose. But when I took my focus away from the light, my fear felt overpowering.

It is very easy to feel afraid in the world today. But if we stay focused on the light of Christ, our fears become less powerful. Each day, we can choose: Are we going to focus on the darkness or focus on the light?

We are children of God. He will guide us safely to our heavenly home.

The Light of Christ

Make this craft to remind you to focus on the light of Christ. How has focusing on Him helped you overcome your fears and feel peace?

Draw a picture of yourself in the center of the sun. Then cut out the picture!
Hang the picture on your window so light can shine through.