Nothing is as important
As I look back on my personal memos to myself this week, I find it interesting how they all are inter-related in some form or fashion.
The first thought that really struck me came while reading Brother Larry M. Gibson's talk from Priesthood Session.
We need to develop a clear vision of our eternal destiny, particularly the one that our Heavenly Father wants/hopes/desires that we achieve. He has sent us here, in faith, that we will open our eyes and see ourselves as he sees us.
So, what is that vision he has of us you ask? - Eternal Father/Motherhood! Nothing else is as important!
We need to live our lives in a manner that is driven by that destiny. It should drive all our decisions, regardless of how difficult those decisions may be to carry out. If we do, he will sustain us. Being/Preparing to be an eternal parent is more important than anything we do.
The second thought came this week as I was studying another talk from the same session. Elder Eyring talked about the power of personal prayer. He talked about how making our personal conversations with our Father in Heaven a priority only opens us to better guidance in achieving the or obtaining the destiny He sees in us. It has given me a re-newed outlook on prayer, how I communicate with my Father, how He communicates with me, and how together we can accomplish so much. I guess it was overflow from last weeks thoughts. Really, I guess I needed to be reminded again and again how to establish better communication with Him.
Third - this one came to me this morning as I sat in Ward Council. It is not a new thought. It is a re-occurring thought. I just need to act upon it. The Lord is trying to get me to understand how important it is.
It comes from recent training that was given before and during General Conference. It is relationship to Sabbath Day observance, but I think it applies to more than just the Sabbath, at least that is the thought and feeling I am given.
Elder Bednar shared the following thought: The basic purposes of all we teach, and all that we do in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is to make available the priesthood authority and/or gospel ordinances and covenants that enable a man and a woman and their children to be sealed together and build a happy home. Period. Exclamation Point. End of Sentence. That's it.
It all ties back to the same thing. Family. Think about it. How secure do we feel in our families? I hope that most of us do. I know that there are some situations out there where some do not. That is an extremely sad thought. However, if we are building an eternal, happy home, what else matters. Regardless of the challenges/trials that are placed before us, together we can overcome them. We have each other, not just within the four walls of our immediate family, but beyond that. That is what it is all about. Heavenly Father wants us to see the forest of family, multi-generations of love, support, and strength on either side of the veil.
Are we living our lives with that destiny in mind? Are we using that priesthood power to eliminate the anxious thoughts of not being part of the eternal, happy home/family? Are we making the changes in our lives to have such a place? If we don't have that now, do we know how to get there? Is it easy? Nope. Is it worth it? Most definitely! Ask Him, He will guide, direct, and sustain you in the process no matter how hard it is and not matter where you choose to start.
OK, on with the week of updates-
The Queen spent the week melding with nature. She came home tired, dirty, sweaty, sore, and filled with love through the new bonds she was able to create. She has been uplifted and sounds like she had done some uplifting.
The Professor got an early start on the school year as she was asked to help out a team member this week. She spend 4 of the 5 days substituting in someone else's classroom. She has a couple more days to relax before jumping back in full swing with her own class.
Besides getting an eviction notice, Tall Man has had a fun week. He got his bike/motorcycle over to his apartment and is working to get it in full working condition again before the seasons change. He is actively involved in a play and we are fortunate enough to see him a little more often as the theater just around the corner from us.
SnackPack is trying to get excited about going back to school. He spent several days helping out with registration, trying not to kill his fellow officers/friends while creating crazy videos for the opening assembly, and learning/practicing the uke and guitar. Somewhere in the middle of all that he is doing EHS and trying to complete a reading challenge. Time - it is all we have right.
We got adventurous this week and installed a new fridge and water filtration system in the house. It will be strange not to have bottled water as part of our shopping trips.
We hope all is well in each neck of the woods in which you reside, no pun intended for you way up north living in the amazing woodlands of the panhandle. You are all in our prayers, thoughts, and destinies. We just need to get better at them.
The first thought that really struck me came while reading Brother Larry M. Gibson's talk from Priesthood Session.
We need to develop a clear vision of our eternal destiny, particularly the one that our Heavenly Father wants/hopes/desires that we achieve. He has sent us here, in faith, that we will open our eyes and see ourselves as he sees us.
So, what is that vision he has of us you ask? - Eternal Father/Motherhood! Nothing else is as important!
We need to live our lives in a manner that is driven by that destiny. It should drive all our decisions, regardless of how difficult those decisions may be to carry out. If we do, he will sustain us. Being/Preparing to be an eternal parent is more important than anything we do.
The second thought came this week as I was studying another talk from the same session. Elder Eyring talked about the power of personal prayer. He talked about how making our personal conversations with our Father in Heaven a priority only opens us to better guidance in achieving the or obtaining the destiny He sees in us. It has given me a re-newed outlook on prayer, how I communicate with my Father, how He communicates with me, and how together we can accomplish so much. I guess it was overflow from last weeks thoughts. Really, I guess I needed to be reminded again and again how to establish better communication with Him.
Third - this one came to me this morning as I sat in Ward Council. It is not a new thought. It is a re-occurring thought. I just need to act upon it. The Lord is trying to get me to understand how important it is.
It comes from recent training that was given before and during General Conference. It is relationship to Sabbath Day observance, but I think it applies to more than just the Sabbath, at least that is the thought and feeling I am given.
Elder Bednar shared the following thought: The basic purposes of all we teach, and all that we do in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is to make available the priesthood authority and/or gospel ordinances and covenants that enable a man and a woman and their children to be sealed together and build a happy home. Period. Exclamation Point. End of Sentence. That's it.
It all ties back to the same thing. Family. Think about it. How secure do we feel in our families? I hope that most of us do. I know that there are some situations out there where some do not. That is an extremely sad thought. However, if we are building an eternal, happy home, what else matters. Regardless of the challenges/trials that are placed before us, together we can overcome them. We have each other, not just within the four walls of our immediate family, but beyond that. That is what it is all about. Heavenly Father wants us to see the forest of family, multi-generations of love, support, and strength on either side of the veil.
Are we living our lives with that destiny in mind? Are we using that priesthood power to eliminate the anxious thoughts of not being part of the eternal, happy home/family? Are we making the changes in our lives to have such a place? If we don't have that now, do we know how to get there? Is it easy? Nope. Is it worth it? Most definitely! Ask Him, He will guide, direct, and sustain you in the process no matter how hard it is and not matter where you choose to start.
OK, on with the week of updates-
The Queen spent the week melding with nature. She came home tired, dirty, sweaty, sore, and filled with love through the new bonds she was able to create. She has been uplifted and sounds like she had done some uplifting.
The Professor got an early start on the school year as she was asked to help out a team member this week. She spend 4 of the 5 days substituting in someone else's classroom. She has a couple more days to relax before jumping back in full swing with her own class.
Besides getting an eviction notice, Tall Man has had a fun week. He got his bike/motorcycle over to his apartment and is working to get it in full working condition again before the seasons change. He is actively involved in a play and we are fortunate enough to see him a little more often as the theater just around the corner from us.
SnackPack is trying to get excited about going back to school. He spent several days helping out with registration, trying not to kill his fellow officers/friends while creating crazy videos for the opening assembly, and learning/practicing the uke and guitar. Somewhere in the middle of all that he is doing EHS and trying to complete a reading challenge. Time - it is all we have right.
We got adventurous this week and installed a new fridge and water filtration system in the house. It will be strange not to have bottled water as part of our shopping trips.
We hope all is well in each neck of the woods in which you reside, no pun intended for you way up north living in the amazing woodlands of the panhandle. You are all in our prayers, thoughts, and destinies. We just need to get better at them.
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