Salvation is personal. ☑️
But, keeping relationships is just a gift...exaltation is a family thing.
Just learned something I was supposed to comprehend:
Old testament (missing essential parts of gospel like baptism) leads one to the Book of Mormon (which was hurried so it could remain pure) which leads one to the Pearl of Great Price which leads us to the temple (where we can truly be enlightened). But, the path to living happily ever after can start with Old Test if that is needed...then on to New Testament and baptism and faith in Christ, etc. It will lead one to a righteous life and happiness in the hereafter.
That answers so many of my questions. Seriously, there is no doubt about anything or rules or checklists to check off.
It is all about wants from this point out.
Story about a laundress and two pots. A cracked blue pot. The pot was upset that it was failing to meet it's potential by loosing water. Many of us are like that in that we feel cracked and upset that we fall short but wisely, the laundress knew the pot would leak and planted flowers along the path. Similarly our Lord knows our shortcomings and uses our failings to another wise purpose. That blue cracked pot looked and saw that although it lost washing water, it gave necessary water to the various flowers along the way, so likely as it looked on the blooms it could see all of the blessings it bestowed. Our shortcomings are taken into consideration and a beautiful garden was cultivated although we ought never stop trying for perfection we will be so happy to see what a blessing we had been unaware to us.
Many things do not even matter eternally speaking, so the choice can be made clearly... Or sometimes God does not even concern himself in finding a way to answer us.
Whever we have to act we make a choice.
" In the years since I heard that testimony, I have wondered how different that young couple’s life would have been if they had made another choice—forgoing the sacrifice necessary to be married in the temple. "
Consequences due to sacrifice, like the couple who chose to not be married until they could do it right, the choice was clear.... Pause to think, maybe I need to ask what to do although I already sorta know my purpose... I know that this is a crack in my pot.
"Just because something is good is not a sufficient reason for doing it." -Elder Oaks
Even when presenting warning voice as is our duty, we need to present the options with love and acceptance.
"For us, the end is always on the covenant path through the temple to eternal life, the greatest of all the gifts of God."
*****Begin with the end in mind.*****
Burning in heart AND mind. Take inventory of what you think vs what you feel.
Figured out why Bishop is released every 5 years. It is because 20% are offended every year, after 5 years everyone has been offended and it is time to be released.
The reason why I am still so upset by the first episode of mossad 101 is because what the teacher is speaking about right now...that this life is a trial or test, much like the cadets were being tested and the "algorithm" was solved and determined to be altruism or love and the man although brilliant and called a hero was not chosen to continue.
Forgot about talk until this morning.
Need to learn to love one another when stuck in close proximity like at girl's camp.
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Talking about forgiveness so ask you all to forgive him for not giving a talk... We learn by example right?
When we forgive we do not forgive. Alma the Younger is a great example in how he remembers his sins, but does not feel guilty.
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Story of a sliver, and it's effects, and how simple it was to apply ointment which is likened to the power of the atonement.
Notes from hand writing.
"(Heavenly Father's purpose) is not to do what is right but, to chose (to do) what is right." -Gregg Perry
This division between saints was huge and Paul was preaching about it being incorrect to judge others who do not do a thing like you. It reminds me of when I was often confronted by the division between the "Utah Mormon" way to do things or the Spirit of the law or Mississippian way which the new arrivals from Thyacol? Thought things should be done.
Maybe get earbuds to listen to devotionals as I run.
The plan of the Savior will not be frustrated.
When we procrastinate it is to our detremint.
All you can do in each situation, grace fills the gap.
"Almost keep the commandments you almost get the blessings" -Kyle Cropper
Even when a thing is hard, you will be blessed.
Try not to be so elaborate. It can be eloquent but it might not be:
Video of Brigham Young / man of no eloquence.
What you say might effect how you connect, but the testimony is the same.
There is a right time for people to receive truths and it might not have arrived in certain circumstances.
Moments like Paul and Alma the Younger may not have seemed to have happened to us yet, because it hasn't happened in the same way, but the bishop's example of driving and nearly killing his family got his attention!!
To minister is to love.
"No right way to do the wrong thing."
Spend time thinking about what it means that the church is for everyone.
Story about leaning on a stranger i the elevator.
Discover your talent and then use it to serve others.
Service can and should be a way of life. It is a great thing to do as a family.
The act of serving can be a good and bonding time. Through it we are able to grow.
St. Francis said that quote I attributed earlier to Jason Stehli and now Brock Aldrich shared it.
Ogden tabernacle tonight. Pioneer devotional. At 7pm?
We are allowed so few vices, this one is mine (regarding diet coke).
"Too often we trade what we need for what we want right now."
"Was it worth it?" Sonetimes a child might do a thing and get disciplined and loose the thing that they truly wanted.
Building and iron rod picture. Reminds me of the stiry of the rich man asking tge savior what he should do.
The iron rod is the word of God. Try to carefully keep it in your day.
The entire lesson to me is about not being a people pleaser...and it makes me feel apologetic about the strictness of the way.
What does it mean when it says for "mature" audiences.
"Let the fire of the covenent burn inside you and be unquenchable."
No spiritual power in doing what is convenient (Regarding callings, etc.)
Reminds me of how Heavenly father had to loose 1/3 of his children so that a few may achieve greater things.
We need to take a trip to the memphis temple grounds.
Joseph (coat of many colors) prayed to be able to help and accordingly he was thrown into a pit and sold into. Egypt.
Com - with
Fort - strength
God of comfort from Corinthians 2. In contrast to prophets of Baal, who were told that they have no comfort...
Opposed to God of Comfort:
37 Hear me, O Lord, hear me, that this people may know that thou art the Lord God, and that thou hast turned their heart back again.
38 Then the fire of the Lord fell, and consumed the burnt sacrifice, and the wood, and the stones, and the dust, and licked up the water that was in the trench.
When Jesus himself was to suffer in the garden, he did not want to, and asked his God if he could not do it...and God sent an Angel to comfort. Often other people provide such strength and comfort for us.
We can have God with us because the spirit can dwell in our hearts.
"That is not my story to tell." -Amy Wright
Reminds me of the apostle who was released because of claiming stories as his own.
Sometimes what we learn seems unrelated to the thing that was taught.
It is important to invite and show love for others that they are able to feel the difference, no other words required.
Wickedness never was happiness. Though true, it is not helpful.
Book of Mormon. Do not read if you want to loose a testimony or leave the church.
Read the scriptures as if they are true. Necessary to gain a testimony.
Looking for someone like (Becky). The Lord said, " well, there always is Becky herself".
Love the sinner, Invite them to dinner. Because it is our only job as disciples of Christ to love others.
No influence without access.
If you are not happy with the "culture" that surrounds you share and become. Larger part, not leave it unhappy.
Nothing is impossible, just if what seems to be impossible, maybe it needs to change... The belief that a thing is impossible comes from Satan, cause actually it is widely known that nothing is impossible for God.
Trust the Lord has things in his awareness and his timing.
Set up a group chat for family.
Satan succeeds in keeping us from loving others because they are LGBT
Adopted an adult child.
So many eternal truths are learned by loving others regardless who is loved.
Doctrine is protected, gave first hand experience of editing educational doctrine taught.
Correlation department.
Stay on the mainstream and bretherns teaching so we avoid speculation.
Our job as a class is to rank sources as to their safety.
Let go of the things we do not "get", speculation is harmful if you are not sure.
We tend to speculate more when young and it is a bit arrogant, but is corrected in such a nice way.
Journal of discourses is least safe, and most frequently cited by anti literature.
Just because words were said by an apostle, example of how Peter heard from the Savior not to teach to the gentiles, but he later retracted.
Also in use of words like Anti in BOM.
There was a Talmage room in the temple.
Jesus the Christ is the most safe of all.
"Truth is truth where ever it is found." Said in regard to the words of C.S.Lewis being safe...much was said.
Scriptures mean nothing when compared to living Oracle.
The plan of the Savior will not be frustrated.
When we procrastinate it is to our detremint.
All you can do in each situation, grace fills the gap.
"Almost keep the commandments you almost get the blessings." -Kyle Cropper in regard to Agrippa almost believing.
Even when a thing is hard, you will be blessed.
Try not to be so elaborate. It can be eloquent but it might not be:
Video of Brigham Young / man of no eloquence.
What you say might effect how you connect, but the testimony is the same.
There is a right time for people to receive truths and it might not have arrived in certain circumstances.
Moments like Paul and Alma the Younger may not have seemed to have happened to us yet, because it hasn't happened in the same way, but the bishop's example of driving and nearly killing his family got his attention!!
To minister is to love.
How could he remember his sins but have no pain or guilt? Because when we repent, we are “born of God.” We become, as the scriptures say, “new creatures” in Christ.
We remember our sins but not the pain or guilt.
Memory of sin is essential for building who we are. Like when my son was baptized and was very worried about what would be lost. Reminds me of the story of the nails leaving holes even after the nails are removed from the fence the damage was done.
Weaknesses and sins are not the same thing, but the atonement can fix them.
Forgive others because it is important to remember that the atonement applies to everyone. It makes me think about how I know that so and so falls short of things so I pray even more because that is what I would want others to do for me if ever I fell short.... Christ's love can not be increased or decreased. And that is EXACTLY how I feel about this, and I know that God loves and will always be there to supply aide when I need it, precisely because I had that thought and am his daughter.
Story about family history. Ask what Heavenly Father wants us to focus on right now....research prayerfully.
I once was as you are now and you will be as I now am.
Interesting to me that God chose this situation of a need of the gospel to be preached to the gentiles as the recorded means of teaching us how to receive revelation. And how significant it is for us to accept and love ALL of God's children.
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How can the revelation in Acts 10 help us heed the Lord’s continuing revelation through His prophet?
Suppose someone suggested that you take a calculus class before you had learned algebra or geometry. How would you respond? How does this relate to the Lord’s pattern for revealing truth?
The prayers of the righteous can bring forth great miracles.
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Thus, we tend to believe the Lord will give us a big answer quickly and all at one time. However, the pattern repeatedly described in the scriptures suggests we receive ‘line upon line, precept upon precept,’ or in other words, many small answers
No way is superior to gain revelation but acting upon it is still the most important. God works through men.
Read the talk "God is at the Helm."
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share experiences in which they felt or witnessed the power of the united prayers of members.
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The church all prayed for Peter and an angel came and interveined.
I am so glad that it was shared that James was not saved simply it was not God's will.
Peter was miraculously saved but he still needs help getting in his front door. Where is the angel then? So, again it is important to remember what mattered to Heavenly Father.
People can change like Saul but seeing them as God sees then, as a fellow child of God is important.
Individuals still have ability to choose, but Paul is sort of a diamond in the rough and he is being prepared to serve... Makes me think of what Jesus said about even the rocks would praise him if he forbade the people from doing it. it matters so much about our faith in things as they truly ARE. Regardless of what might seem to be.
"No right way to do the wrong thing."
Spend time thinking about what it means that the church is for everyone.
Story about leaning on a stranger in the elevator.
Discover your talent and then use it to serve others.
Service can and should be a way of life. It is a great thing to do as a family.
The act of serving can be a good and bonding time. Through it we are able to grow.
St. Francis said that quote I attributed earlier to Jason Stehli and now Brock Aldrich shared it.
Ogden tabernacle tonight. Pioneer devotional. At 7pm?
We are allowed so few vices, this one is mine (regarding diet coke).
"Too often we trade what we need for what we want right now."
"Was it worth it?" Sonetimes a child might do a thing and get disciplined and loose the thing that they truly wanted.
Building and iron rod picture. Reminds me of the stiry of the rich man asking tge savior what he should do.
The iron rod is the word of God. Try to carefully keep it in your day.
The entire lesson to me is about not being a people pleaser...and it makes me feel apologetic about the strictness of the way.
What does it mean when it says for "mature" audiences.
"Let the fire of the covenent burn inside you and be unquenchable."
No spiritual power in doing what is convenient (Regarding callings, etc.)
Casting lots pretty chancy way to choose an apostle but it is most sure a way the Holy Ghost chooses a person, not by most qualified. Example was after Joseph Smith died and new chuch leader was chosen.
The Lord’s way is quiet, it is a way of peace, it is without fanfare or monetary costs. It is without egotism or vanity or ambition. Under the Lord’s plan, those who have responsibility to select officers are governed by one overriding question: ‘Whom would the Lord have?’
Others notice a huge difference between being directed by the Holy Ghost and then, not even if they may not notice when they live that way.
Just because a thing feels good doesn't mean it is right. Cause we can be flattered into wrong choices.
Maybe dig a little deeper to see the fruits.
Repentance is essential to be able to achieve. Repentance is requiring sincerity.
One of the worst sins is denying the Holy Ghost.
Peter might have felt inadequate totge task of building a foundation of the whole church, but instead in theacts of the apostles we see the Holy Ghost gave the evidence oh confidence needed to do as required.
No campaigning for position in the Chruch, evidence that it is the Lord's church. -from a quote from a prophet
The procedure is peculiar to the Lord’s church. There is no seeking for office, no jockeying for position, no campaigning to promote one’s virtues. Contrast the Lord’s way with the way of the world. The Lord’s way is quiet, it is a way of peace, it is without fanfare or monetary costs. It is without egotism or vanity or ambition. Under the Lord’s plan, those who have responsibility to select officers are governed by one overriding question: ‘Whom would the Lord have?’ There is quiet and thoughtful deliberation. And there is much of prayer to receive the confirmation of the Holy Spirit that the choice is correct” (“God Is at the Helm,” Ensign, May 1994, 53).
We are not even supposed to use the Atonement to break-even and be forgiven
Of all you did when you lived.
There are almost no times when we get to see how we are blessed by relying on the Holy Ghost.
The Holy Ghost does not tell us things and then not expect us to not do anything. And the more we do them instantly, the more we are relied on.
Not rules or commandments but best practice for certain promises.
Doctors are like prophets. Would you heed a given perscription - sometimes we refuse even thpugh it is easy, like Moses and firey serpents.
In order to distance oneself from temptations. We need to follow through on all challenges, etc.
Long term benefits of gospel study/learning likened to brushing teeth.
No only brush the teeth you want to keep. Same can be said for gospel learning.
We need to often just get out of the way and let our children take over.
Make sure children are going to or study the gospel at home!
Allegory of Jake.
A dog that awoke the people was suffering possibly needing help this is the case with many people. A couple awoke and saved him instantly.
Book Silent Souls Weeping.
There has been an evolution of gospel learning.
The Wallin's are going to br mission presidents for vancouver bc mission
"No man woulddo this to us...I've never even been there." God is surely! Behind the call.
Not a meeting shall happen that dies not include reading the Book of Mormon.
God loves us individually.
And will be a p
Need someone who doesn't even know them, but love them and they see it.
We get to set the best example by paying attention in our classes thus provide oportunities.
Comes back to the home being mtc talk. Well, isn't the home also a seminary prep.
Invite others to go study family history. Promised blessing that include many powers.
Missionaries get sent to serve with and benefit from mission president.
Notice things repeated those are significant.
Scripture needs to be looked up and study...Christ did not come to be ministered to but to minister.
Difference between ministering and friendship is invitations
Invitations give others a choice.
When invited to help others feel needed and they want to do that and the choice to come help is simple and it allows them a place to feel the spirit and desire more.
An invitation is a opportunity to ??. When we invite others a blessing that accompanies it was something like repentance or forgiveness...which need not be earned anyway, but it is a definate thing to demonstrate faith and love to the Savior and it is like how my kids do very nice things for me to try to earn rewards, even though I know what they are up to I usually do reward them for kindness and I will continye to do so. I must add this: "Peter, do you love me? Lord, youknow that I do! Growing more emphatic at being repeated. The Lord replies "Then, feed my sheep." Or invite them to gather with eachother!
Among many my greatest miracle reminds me of Newton and how gravity was always present but a well nudged apple made a huge difference. I recently became aware of the greatest miracle in my life (though it has been peppered with many). It occurred to me while I was watching a devotional this evening.
A couple couples were mentioned with stories of how a great marriage helps... A particular couple named Nate and Lexi had just endured what is a MOST difficult trial and they were visited, and MIRACULOUSLY were found so much in obvious love and actually in good hopeful spirits. Then it hit home for me! It is a miracle to seem oblivious to pain and hardship. It has been commented all my life how well I dealt with hardship. But, really there did never seem to be a hardship. I noted this so frequently that I decided that I must just experience things completely differently. Woman had approached me nearly in tears hoping to offer comfort while I wondered what I was being comforted for.
Then, in the hospital, a nurse asked me to describe my pain on a scale of one to ten. I told her a zero. How could a woman who had just given birth even be in pain. I was soooo hyped and in love with a child that was MINE! The nurse was baffled because I nearly died and needed an emergency hysterectomy and at least 2 liters of blood. My child was in the NICU and would not even breathe on her own. The nurse asked my husband what my pain really was. He explained that I just seemed to have an incredibly high threshold for pain. I started to wonder if I was actually alien or something cause I seemed oblivious to most of what other humans called pain (including emotional).
It was the mention of it being a miracle to not be so upset that made me think of that poem entitled "Footsteps". I realized that I have been blessed/carried through all hardships and pains because God loves me that much!!! Suddenly, I understood what I had been oblivious to how my Savior has gone out of his way all my life to make sure that my pain was minimized or removed.
I used to think that my big miracle was in getting dentures when I desperately needed them, but could not afford them. I prayed knowing that something would happen to help me out although I did not know how or anything.
I just had perfect faith that Heavenly Father hears and answers my prayers and he would not want me to suffer just as I would not want any to suffer if I could help and he knows me and he loves me and will help me in anyway he can I have no doubt of that.
The only doubt and pain might exist when I want things that I ought not. Like the time Elder Uchtdorf explained that having faith that Mr. Right will just show up at your doorstep proposing isn't going to make it happen...I'm getting sidetracked. Sorry.
I have had sore trials and afflictions just like anyone else, the miracle in my life is that I did not suffer.
Zoo the animals are in a cage. In preserve men are in a cage.
Water filter like repentance.
Stories watering hole crocodiles
The parable of a house with nail over the gate like repenting but not entirely.
Sacrament renew the effects of our baptism.
When obedience becomes less of a nussiance and more of a goal that is the moment we will be endowed with power.
A light in your life should be gratitude.
Without gratitude tragedy is nothing more than suffering by what the "real world" inflicted on us.
Gratitutude helps us see the purpose and find not in any situation.
Sin turns us away from God while repentance turns us back to God. (Interesting that it assumes we were first facing God to turn BACK)
If something is right. Do it and like it later.
We were not born into a evening of peace, but Christ leaves his peace to be with us.
Bxxxxxxx Hxxxxxx -personal revelation. It happens not when we are seeking tha thing specifically. He knew that he ought to get married and he was not reading about marriage at the time.
Nxxxxx Txxxxxx -Home centered church.
Focus no longer of the church to teach the scriptures but the family is responsible for reading and studying the scriptutes.
Sxxxxxx Txxxxx -began with a quote of Ferris Bueler. She shared an extremely important things.
To receive revelation. Show up. Go to aplace that enables..
Listen. Be still.
Act out. - by doing you will gain more strength.
Mix it up. Do not do the exact same thing, by rote in vain.
Last week: "our homes are like The best MTC's..."
You grow in so much love for others is by serving them.
If you truly love anyone it is from serving them, like our families.
When needed help for others when serving weblos, his prayer was instantly answered.
When serving others our prayers are speedily answered.
I realized that I hadn't prayed this morning when I noticed I had extra time. As I prayed I understood that being heard and answered was likely going to earn me misunderstanding and a feeling that I was worthless unless I had the right perspective cause I prayed to be able to teach and love as the Savior would desire.
I said, " I am here to do whatever you need". to the teacher I worked for/with last year and I wondered then what that would mean. Basically, I would be an extension of her.
In regards to my prayer, when Jesus lived on earth (he was not exactly popular) so if I likewise am not appreciated. I need to accept that.
