LDS Journal: September 2014

Sunday, September 14, 2014

South Stake Conference Sept 14, 2014 - Sundsay Family session

Use the technology to flood the Earth with testimonies of the restored gospel. Be online missionaries. We are disciples and our message should be authentic and honest and true. If you are not up to date with the social media - you will fall behind! Be courageous and bold, but do not fight, argue or insult! will what others see reflect really who you are as a member of the Church of Jesus Christ? Teach the gospel! For every post you see, 54,000 people will see that post! INVITE people! (D&C 78) God will lead us if we let him. (Enoch 7) truth will come! Flood the Earth with truth!
Put your own interests aside for a greater cause. Set aside your fears to bring happiness and joy to others.
Peter, apostle of Christ - Diamond in the Ruff. Are we teachable? The gospel isn't difficult - we make it difficult. Study! Search! Don't give up even with your faults! Be a peacemaker and forgiver. Be willing to sacrifice. Obtain patience! A principal is something we don't just learn in one Sunday school lesson, or one service. IT takes time. our religion is not a secondhand religion - practice what you preach! You don't have to be perfect to start! This is a journey that you can start now, no matter how old or young or whatever situation you are in. I'm trying to be like Jesus in ALL that I do and say. We all need to become dedicated in disciples of Christ.
Doubt not, and ye shall know. The gospel of Jesus Christ changes hearts! Faith proceeds miracles! We are accountable to Heavenly Father with what we do with our life!
Do you take your temple recommend for granted? How willing are you to drop everything you're doing to go help someone without hesitation? Serve someone else each day! We can perform simple acts of service each day! As ye serve others, ye serve Christ.
Am I a disciple of Christ? Sacrifice ourselves to serve our fellow men (Matt 25) how often are you going to the temple? Stop coming up with excuses! (D&C 138) go to the temple at least once a month! For those who are physically unable to attend, receive a temple recommend and tell yourself, "If I could, I would." Be a worthy temple recommend holder. It will be a sacrifice, but will be a way to show you will follow Christ. Keep an eye single to the Glory of God.

South Stake Conference Sept 13, 2014 - Saturday Adult session

We are asked to share the gospel through all of God's leaders - Just open your mouths! The Lord may have already prepared the person you're talking to. Pray and ask for a missionary experience. Prayer takes faith, and faith requires action. Missionaries - full time teachers. Us - full time finders. We should not ask the missionaries to do our work. Ask the Lord for the gift of discernment, wisdom and promise to do your part to share the Gospel by opening your mouth. You can pray all day and ask for help and don't do anything about it, God is limited in helping you.
Alma 56 - 2,000 Stripling warriors. Who can you cause such great joy and hope to? What could you be doing better to serve your mission? We need to help those "to-be" missionaries! Think of your home as a pre-MTC. The most important preparatory is spiritually, but emotionally and practically is important too! Teach your children to stand on their own two feet - Independence - they need to know how to live on their own and live well - healthy - smart, etc. SLEEP IS IMPORTANT! Teach them how to work out problems! How to get along with other people. They'll be with a companion 24/7. So much to learn! (2 Nephi 2:11) Teach your children to do tough things! (Mosiah 26) children of Mosiah were hardened for they could not understand the teachings of King Benjamen. TEACH THE GOSPEL! Children need to see you praying and reading the scriptures! Get out For the Strength of Youth pamphlet and read it with your children! USE PREACH MY GOSPEL! It is inspired by God. The women of the Church are God's secret weapon.
We are members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints - but there's so much more! We have hands and hearts we can touch! Now is the time! Get up and go! Cleave unto Christ (December 1974 Ensign) Vital we serve! (D&C 81:5) succor weak, etc. Service can be as simple as a smile. For by the small and simple things are great things brought to pass. Have you ever wondered what you would have done if you were to have lived in the time of Christ? You were sent in this dispensation of time because of who YOU are! Declare in word and deed! "Behold I am a disciple of Christ!" WWJD! We ARE disciples! You have something to give, now are you willing to give it? Stay true to your covenants - promises we make to each other and to god. Serve and love like the Savior! Are you treating your friends better than your family? Through your trials, you can become who and what God wants you to be. (Matt 11:28-31)
Mormonism is the fastest growing religion in American History! Let God's kingdom fill the whole Earth! Hasten - Cause something to happen faster than it would. Immerse ourselves in loving and serving others! Too often in life we are in a hurry - we need to slow down! God puts people in our lives we can effect! Keep track of invitations you give - how many no's can you get? Don't think of no's as failures; think of them as success in trying! We work together in faith, love and unity! We have the compasity to do more than we think we can! (Alma 37:37) ALL! We HAVE to act on our faith! The Lord stands ready to bless us!
Power of the Book of Mormon - "Scripture Power" - Primary Song. Scriptural power is priesthood power. The power of the Book of Mormon (BOM) will keep us safe. There are three things that Satan likes to use against us: Doubt, Contention and Temptation. Doubt - removes light from our lives. 1 Nephi 8. Read from the BOM everyday, and doubt will flee from your mind. Contention - Read the BOM together as parents by yourselves and as a family daily and it will bring peace to the family. The BOM is the most correct book than any other book on Earth. Ask God if these things are NOT true, and I promise that you WILL recieve an answer by the power of the Holy Ghost! Scripture power keeps me safe from sin!