Agency: Essential to the Plan of Life:
Do we fear the judgments of man over the judgments of the Lord? I liked this question he posed and also the example of the varnished floor.
Let There Be Light!:
“It is not common that the voice of the people desireth anything contrary to that which is right; but it is common for the lesser part of the people to desire that which is not right.” Mosiah then warns, “If the time comes that the voice of the people doth choose iniquity, then is the time that the judgments of God will come." This quote from Mosiah 29 was really reassuring to me. For me it is a reassurance that the majority of the public will not choose wickedness until the timing is right. That when called to vote on public policy laws the things that will be decided are the Lord's will because he can help direct men's concious.
Faith- the Choice is Yours:
You can choose faith or you can choose pessimism. Written like that they seem like opposites. I guess this just stood out to me because being more positive is something I need to work on and the way to do that is to work on my faith. It reminds me of one of my favorite talks from a few conferences ago- The Best is Yet to Come- where it says that part of faith is the faith that the Lord will have everything work out.
Our Very Survival:
This talk went over something that was talked about earlier in conference, following the prophet. They went over the same 14 points about obedience to the prophets, it must be something we really need to hear. I liked how he said our very survival depends on following the prophet.
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Week 2- Emily
Sorry I'm late!
Gospel Learning and Teaching:
I really loved what he said about making sure we were studying the scriptures and sincerely praying for each member of our class- I felt like this was important to more than just teachers but also in our visiting teaching and other callings along with in our families.
Reflections on a Consecrated Life:
The part that stood out the most to me was where he said that a consecrated life was a life of work. I have been really setting some goals lately and trying to improve myself, and everything on the list of goals includes work which I think is what stops a lot of people from trying to do better and from trying to become better. I loved having the reassurance that working for certain things is part of the Saviors plan.
Of Things That Matter Most:
Oh, I needed this. I have been thinking this week about really deciding what I want to work on in my life and what I need to improve. I guess this talk just gave me my goals. 1- my relationship with God, 2- my relationship with my family, 3- my relationships with my fellowmen, and 4- my relationship with myself. I still need to figure out how to implement these but I definitely will find ways to work on all of these.
Gospel Learning and Teaching:
I really loved what he said about making sure we were studying the scriptures and sincerely praying for each member of our class- I felt like this was important to more than just teachers but also in our visiting teaching and other callings along with in our families.
Reflections on a Consecrated Life:
The part that stood out the most to me was where he said that a consecrated life was a life of work. I have been really setting some goals lately and trying to improve myself, and everything on the list of goals includes work which I think is what stops a lot of people from trying to do better and from trying to become better. I loved having the reassurance that working for certain things is part of the Saviors plan.
Of Things That Matter Most:
Oh, I needed this. I have been thinking this week about really deciding what I want to work on in my life and what I need to improve. I guess this talk just gave me my goals. 1- my relationship with God, 2- my relationship with my family, 3- my relationships with my fellowmen, and 4- my relationship with myself. I still need to figure out how to implement these but I definitely will find ways to work on all of these.
Friday, February 11, 2011
Week 1- Emily
Sorry I never posted about what I read- but I did read. The week just then got away from me and now I don't remember what about them I wanted to say.
But I will say this. Our primary presidency gave everyone in primary a cd of the primary songs we will be learning this year. This week I put it on in our car and for some reason it has my outings with Sophie go smoother. I have enjoyed listening every day.
But I will say this. Our primary presidency gave everyone in primary a cd of the primary songs we will be learning this year. This week I put it on in our car and for some reason it has my outings with Sophie go smoother. I have enjoyed listening every day.
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