Unity
Elder Gary E. Stevenson reminded us that Jesus taught, “Blessed are the ________, for they shall be called the children of God.”
Who are peacemakers?
Elder Steven C. Barlow said the greatest proof of Heavenly Father’s love was sending this person.
Who is Jesus Christ?
Elder Kelly R. Johnson explained that to be “reconciled to God” means bringing our lives into harmony like this accounting process.
What is balancing (or aligning) the books?
Elder Brown said a witness from this member of the Godhead is “greater than sight.”
Who is the Holy Ghost?
Elder Ronald A. Rasband reminded us that each of us is this in our eternal identity.
What is a beloved spirit son or daughter of Heavenly Parents?
Elder Barlow said we show love for God when we put Him above these everyday distractions.
What are worldly priorities?
Elder Stevenson taught that being a peacemaker begins here—not on social media.
What is our own heart?
Elder Barlow quoted the Savior’s words to Peter—“Feed my sheep”—teaching that we show love for God when we do this.
What is serve and minister to others?
Elder Neil L. Andersen said both forgiveness and healing are found in their fullness through this divine gift.
What is the Atonement of Jesus Christ?
Elder Cook promised that daily study of this book will open “the windows of heaven.”
What is the Book of Mormon?
Elder Rasband celebrated the 30th anniversary of this prophetic document.
What is The Family: A Proclamation to the World?
Elder Stevenson shared that small, deliberate acts of kindness in a family did this.
What is soften hearts (or create peace)?
Sister J. Anette Dennis shared the story of 100-year-old runner Orville Rogers to show how Saints should do this for one another.
What is cheer each other on (lift and encourage each other)?
Elder Patrick Kearon testified that through Jesus Christ we can each start again, calling repentance this hopeful blessing.
What is a fresh start (or a new beginning)?
Elder Andersen taught that repentance brings peace gradually, in this manner.
What is “by degrees” or patiently in the Lord’s time?
Elder Brown urged youth to “take charge of” this precious possession by working for it, owning it, and nurturing it.
What is your testimony?
Sister Dennis said when someone struggles, they don’t need judgment—they need this divine quality.
What is charity (the pure love of Christ)?
Elder Kearon explained that repentance is not punishment—it’s this kind of divine gift.
What is a joyful blessing or opportunity?
Both Sister Dennis and Elder Cook taught that charity defeats the adversary’s favorite weapon.
What is division (or contention)?
Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf reminded us that quiet gifts like patience and forgiveness are these heavenly endowments.
What are spiritual gifts?
Elder Brown reminded us that this sacred gift—the ability to choose—was bought with the blood of Christ.
What is agency?
Elder Uchtdorf compared developing faith to training in a flight simulator—meaning we grow by doing this.
What is practice (or act on faith)?
Elder Cook taught that new converts need a friend, a responsibility, and this.
What is nurturing with the good word of God?
Elder Johnson compared people who stay faithful to cherries that wouldn’t fall off the tree, calling them this.
What are unshakeable cherries?
Elder Cook said Zion people are “of one heart and one mind.” That kind of unity is only possible through this divine power.
What is the Atonement of Jesus Christ?
Elder Kearon shared that the Savior’s words “Go and sin no more” show that divine love always includes this invitation.
What is repentance?
Elder Andersen shared that true repentance includes a heartfelt desire to do this for those we’ve hurt.
What is make restitution (or repair the damage)?
Both Elder Brown and Elder Cook taught that lasting testimony comes as we do this each day despite doubts.
What is choose to believe?
Elder Stevenson and Elder Cook both said that to build Zion, we must see and welcome everyone as part of this eternal family.
What is the family of God?
Elder Andersen testified that when we turn to Christ, our “sorrow shall be turned into” this.
What is joy?