Brain dump

Know that Joseph Smith is a prophet because read the book of Mormon.

Not primary president anymore, but there is something out there for her.

As you get older you are more appreciative of the gospel, especially, the leaders, as to how,much work they put in.

If I fell down, you would pick me up.

Pray for the patriarch. It isn't him that is

There are experiences that young women go through that cannot be recreated.

Had own personal moments like the sacred grove.

If you read the book of Mormon with teal intent your life must change.

Our journey is our destination.parts of hike are easy like life and when it gets difficult there will be stepping stones.
Different parts of life that our talents are suited for.

Interesting that she doubted there were actually such a thing as a snipe until a Youth "Leader"actually found one.

Power of Everyday missionaries Christiansen a book to read. Points shared:

1) Don't have to be a friend
2) Success is inviting.

So impressed that a friend would take the time to share something so important.

Moroni 7:45 scripture to define charity.

And charity suffereth long, and is kind, and envieth not, and is not puffed up, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil, and rejoiceth not in iniquity but rejoiceth in the truth, beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things.

Selfishness is the opposite of Charity. To get the full spectrum.

The closest we have of Charity is how we feel towards our own children.

Story about a man who is going to be a pastor, he acted like a homeless guy, to meet the people and just greet them.

Scripture where we must be willing to serve others and clothe them, etc.

The world needs more disciples of Christ.

The Love which caused our God to sacrifice for us is Charity. It must be the most important virtue.

Story of good Samaritan:
Https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJG8vuuB-OA

The story where they did a hidden camera of it.

People who passed by should have.by their label, stopped but didn't. We all know people who should do something, but they do not.

When you are very angry and you are trying to be molded by the Lord, it hurts more if you are not malleable.

1 study life of Christ
2 pray to have greater charity
3 learn to love ourselves
4 avoid thinking we are better than others.

RS Watch and Learn -

Teacher prefaced that her marriage was in no way perfect.

5 principles that set an example:

1) regarded their marriage as priceless

Did not have others to rely on, so needed to rely on eachother to work things out.

In our world it is usual to just give up and throw it away.

"I am at the end of my troubles." Said the bride to her mother. The mother said, "yes, but which end."

contract vs. Covenant marraige

2) Christ as the foundation.

FHE, etc. We should seek religion's balm and become more faithful and that should bring them together.

Common religion is important.

3) repentence and humility.

Honest self examinations, but do not stop there but act on improving.

Companionship inventory. When you have another perspective on what you could/should be.

Make sure we are humble enough to accept our weaknesses.

4)completely respectful and Loyal

Financially transparent, not one sided or hidden.

Cooperation not negotiation.

Just talk and spend meaningful time together.

Perhaps spend time together studying and less time on pintrest, etc.

Have Dinner. Put kids to bed together.

Respect brings transparency.

So we do not have any unknown passwords.

Social media is a  serious problem.

5) complete devotion, Fidelity. Any sharing of our heart is not being loyal.

Things to watch out for is any relationship that takes focus away from your family.

We do not give up if things get bad.

When you say negative you must supply a certain number of positive.

Story of a spouse who spoke poorly of a woman when in the presence of others.

If you are always saying and thinking of the negative things you will not love them.

When you speak negatively you may get over it, but they do not. It stays in their mind.

Toothpaste on the mirror. Story. About being annoyed of it. Then after husband died, there was still toothpaste on the mirror.

Look for the positive.

Sometimes our purpose is different than our plan. There are women who never marry.

We have the atonement, we feel like we are stuck sometimes, but we are not, we will be able to find a way to see things through. There are things that we can do. It is not all about us. Being humble enough to see that is a good thing.