Who Said It?
"In the midst of the refiner's fire, rather than get angry with God, get close to God."
D. Todd Christofferson
reliant
"...that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven."
Matthew 5:16
The five specific actions President Nelson suggested in order for us to maintain positive spiritual momentum.
1. Get on the covenant path and stay there.
2. Discover the JOY of daily repentance.
3. Learn about God and how He works.
4. Seek and expect miracles.
5. End conflict in your personal life.
Elder Gary E Stevenson spoke about doing missionary work, even with out a name badge or official calling. These 3 things are something we can all do now. Hint: They are the name of his talk.
Love, Share, Invite
"We all have something in our lives that is broken that needs to be mended, fixed, or healed. As we turn to the Savior, as we align our hearts and minds with Him, as we repent, He comes to us "with healing in his wings," puts His arms lovingly around us, and says, "It's ok. You are only 5 - or 16, 23, 48, 64, 91. We can fix this together!"
Amy A. Wright
(2nd counselor in Primary General Presidency)
"I would like to suggest five specific actions we an take to help us maintain positive ______ _______."
Hint: From President Nelsons talk... and the topic of our sacrament meetings this last month.
spiritual momentum
"And Jesus said unto her, Neither do I condemn thee: go, and sin no more.:
John 8:11
The most frequent questions people asked Pres. Nelson in his dream.
What is the covenant path and why is it so important?
Fill in the Blank
Pres. Nelson says, "Every book of scripture demonstrates how willing the Lord is to intervene in the lives of those who believe Him." He reminds us that for Moses he parted the Red Sea, Laban was delivered to Nephi, and Joseph Smith saw God and Jesus Christ. He says, "Moroni assured us that God has not ceased to be a God of ______."
miracles
"As we love, share and invite, we take part in that great and glorious work that prepares the earth for the return of its Messiah."
Gary E Stevenson
Elder Gary E Stevenson said, " You might ask, 'how can I be a _______ without a name badge?'"
Missionary
"Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths."
Proverbs 3:5-6
Pres. Nelson says that returning to the covenant path doe NOT mean that life will be easy.
TRUE. He says that the path is rigorous and at times will feel like a steep climb... designed to test and teach us, refine our natures and help us become saints.
"We claim the privilege of worshipping Almighty God according to the dictates of our own conscience, and allow all men the same privilege, let them worship how, where, or what they may."
Number 11
He explained religious freedom this way:
"It is freedom of worship in all its configurations: freedom of assembly, freedom of speech, freedom to act on personal beliefs, and freedom for others to do the same."
Ronald A Rasband
forgive all men
"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish but have everlasting life."
John 3:16
Pres. Nelson says that "As you do THIS, you might notice that something happens to your positive spiritual momentum."
(Any of these are acceptable answers!)
Are nourished daily by the good word of God. (read your scriptures)
Have daily experiences worshipping the Lord and studying His Gospel.
Let God Prevail in your life
Give Him a fair share of your time.
Spiritual
Physical
Intellectual
Social
Pres. Russell M. Nelson
Elder D. Todd Christofferson said, "We ought not to think of God's plan as a cosmic ______ _______ where we (1)select a desired blessing, (2) insert the required sum of good works, and (3) the order is promptly delivered.
vending machine
"Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul and with all they mind.
And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself."
Matthew 22:37 & 39
When President Nelson calls for you to END CONFLICT IN YOUR PERSONAL LIFE, he is asking you to do THIS.
Hint: it's not to repent... it's to ______.
Forgive
Hint: It's in D&C.
D&C 82:10