Brain dump

No man has found pure space norseen the outside curtains where nothing has a place."

Pres eyrings father prayed and then was asked later if he was answered, his reply was yes, the world needs brave men. This was likened to those who dare to speak in front  of a large group.

Commandments are like huge "I Love Yous" and obedience is like saying I love you back to him.

Commandments are given because God loves you. It all boils down to love.

Even if you only want to believe, put your effort behind it, and it may develop into sufficient faith to obey.

Commandment seem to limit and spoil the trip, like the story about barriers and surfers from conference.

We see through a glass darkly, and do not see things as they are.

It is hard to keep our course or courage when we do not have predators to worry about.

Obedience can be replaced with words like respect and honor.

A child earned money but it is not enough, his father dealt with it by asking if he had recently paid his tithing.

Will a man rob God? Wherein have we robed thee? God  says he will not allow you to prosper, unless you do pay.

It is a test according to Malachi to see if God will live up to his promise.

We can better serve our fellow man, if we make sure to nurture and strengthen ourselves.

Every lesson we ought to be considering in the back of our minds, the plan of Salvation.

Marriage.. is ORDAINED of God. It means that he approves of it. Order by apointment of a supreme authority.

Adam and Eve were married before death was on the earth, so lasting forever is not a REASON to be together.

Who we become is so much a result of our family life...which is a result of...

Read the Proclamation on Family and a lesson using foundation of 5 things listed.

Changes were made in government due to this proclamation.

You are not as healthy and happy unless you work it out when troubles arise immediately do not put up with one another, but we ought to strive for the eternal oneness.

I think the duty I feel towards my children I ought to revere as much the divinity of God's ordination of marriage and it's eternal nature.

"Square your life to the standards of the church."

If you marry outside of the church you might wander. Sister Anderson shared a story of her sister and how her husband goes away and she returns. Perhaps, someone will touch her life, and influence her to return. It sounds to me like the husband needs gentile influence.

Sometimes others are just less active and need our help.

We do not necessarily need to do a whole lot but our greatest influence might be felt in just doing a part of the entire process of activation.

Shepherd vs Sheep herder. A herder prods from behind,  whereas shepherd is recognized and invites and the sheep follow.

Last day of the month...we might not be able to help.

The things that do not change but we need something to bring us to church, often it is our testimony, but friendship and callings are both listed and very much needed.

Maybe, pray specifically for those, it helped  with visits of a sister who was not active and it seemed to feel better.