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Today we read in John 14 and 15. Wow. I was not expecting today's scriptures to have such a strong positive influence on me. Today's lessons was filled with the Spirit. I think that has a lot to do with reading straight from the scriptures. We read about the time in the scriptures after a meal of the Passover. Jesus Christ tells Peter that he will deny him three times before the cock crows. We related how in those days when the cock crowed, that was the people's wake up call. It would also be a symbolic wake up call for Peter as well after he denied the Savior. We explored the statement Jesus made to Peter. Was he commanding Peter to deny him? What he saying sort of a prophecy of the future? President Kimball gave a BYU devotional once called, "Peter, my brother." He talked about how he doesn't like when people, even scholars, discredit or criticize Peter. He was obviously forgiven by the Lord of anything that would be been considered wrong. He was the chief apostle after the Savior died! The Lord would not put him in charge if he had not forgiven him of any wrongs he may have done. I also liked to think about a talk by Elder Maxwell. He also advises us not to criticize Peter. He says that Peter is the world's second best water-walker, following right after the Savior. This is such a beautiful thought to me. The principle of not judging others and following the Savior were prevalent this week in my study. I think this applies to you very well because I often find you being so loving of others. As we continue to not judge others, we will be more like the Savior. Keep up your awesome work! :)