Saturday Morning
What are some characteristics of children we should strive for?
Forgive readily, laugh delightfully, faith, loyalty, trust, courage, and honor.
In other words?
In grattitude for God's merciful love, we show our loyal love by keeping his commandments
Finish the phrase... Indeed, it might be said...
That the plan of Salvation is a plan of happiness precisely because it is a 'plan of mercy'.
What is easter....?
He answers the longings of one's heart and the questions of one soul. He wipes away tears, except tears joy. "This is Easter in Jesus Christ".
What is reverence?
Reverence is the foundation upon which spirituality is built, creating a personal connectionand deeper communion with God
What is Gods plan of happiness based on?
"The key to the Father's plan of happiness is the Atonement wrought by our savior".
The Savior Jesus Christ has invited...
"Will ye not now return unto me, and repent of your sins, and be converted, that I may heal you?"
Give me the quote for center.
"Christ is at the center of His Church and should be at the center of our lives"
Part of law?
Ordinances and covenants are part of the law that defines the path to eternal life and are required steps and essential guardrails along the path
The savior did _ because he was filled with _
Healed the sick and afflicted. Compassion.
What is and isn't wholeness?
Wholeness does not necessarily mean physcial and emotional restoration in mortality. Wholeness is born of faith in and conversion to Jesus Christ and in letting the light of that conversion shine.
Paragraph about how to prepare to meet Christ?
In the parable of the ten virgins, Jesus Christ taught His disciples about how to prepare to meet him without fear or anxiety. The five wise virgins recieved the truth, took the Holy Ghost for their guide and were not decieved.
What can fill spaces of darkness and doubt?
Making and keeping covenants brings a person closer to God, makes the impossible possible and fills spaces of darkness and doubt with light and peace.
If you ever?
If you ever feel limited or disadvantaged by the circumstances of your life, I want you to know this:The Lord loves you personally
What can one do to not harden one's heart?
Daily repentance, Practice humility, trust and rely on Christ.
What should we do as we prepare for the second coming of Jesus Christ?
May disciples of Jesus Christ shout, "Hurrah for Israel", as they prepare for the return of the Savior
Nurturing and Protecting...
Nurturing and Protecting life that is yet unborn is not a ploitical position. it is a moral Law confirmed by the Lord through His prophets.
Where does lifelong discipleship of Jesus Christ begin...
IN OUR HOMES
Expectation?
As you pray earnestly with the expectation to both recieve and act upon an answer from God, as did young Joseph Smith, your capacity to recognize and respond to that divine witness will be increased
How do we recieve this gift?
Just let it in. You are beloved of Him. Do not complicate it. Do not block the receiving of this gift with thoughts that you are somehow undeserving.
How can we draw nearer to Christ?
Draw near Him by always remembering Him. Seek Him diligently through scripture study. Ask through heartfelt prayer to Heavenly Father to feel closer to His Beloved Son.
One category...
One category comes before all others: child of God. Unity in the Church is not because of a common background but because of a common objective - being "one in Christ"
Exclusivity of worship...
"Whatever takes precedence over worship of the Father and the Son becomes an idol. Those who reject God as the source of truth, or disavow any accountability to Him, in effect substitute themselves as their God"
expression of?
The invitation to repent is an expression of God's love. Saying yes to that invitation is an expression of ours...Yes, your repentance doesn't burden Jesus Christ; it brightens His joy
What increases ones confidence before the Lord? How does one increase there capacity with that?
Charity and Virtue. Worship in the house of the Lord.