This past weekend our stake had the marvelous opportunity of having an Apostle come to Stake Conference! It was so great! :) I thoroughly enjoyed it! Elder M Russell Ballard is a man of God. I will talk about this past weekend later though. I feel like I need to talk about something else. It was from something I read in the New Era a few months ago. It is entitled, "Four Words to Guide You".
When I read this message he put together I felt so inspired and felt like it was something I needed to do. I hope that you will not take my word for it and pray about his message and act on what your answer you receive. I know that if you listen to the Holy Ghost as you read President Monson's message that you will know what you need to do.
I will Listen:
Listening is important in any relationship. If you want to keep a job, be able to have peace in your home, and interact with friends, you need to have the ability to listen. If you do not listen to your parents or others, how will you ever listen to the promptings of the still small voice? We won't be able to hear the Holy Ghost prompting us if we are in unholy places. As one of my great friends put it, "The Holy Ghost is the perfect gentleman; He only comes when invited!" Therefore, return to an environment where spiritual truths are spoken. When you have the Holy Ghost with you, you will listen. Listen to your leaders. Listen to your parents. Listen to the prophets. And above all, listen to your Heavenly Father. I will listen.
I will Learn:
Gaining knowledge on this Earth is essential because what we learn in our mortal lives will come with us when we enter heaven. Get involved at school and in seminary. Ask and answer questions in Church and school. If you do these things, you will increase your learning. Learn from the words of the prophets in the scriptures and from living prophets today. Make a goal to read every day from the scriptures. It is through little things that we come closer to our Heavenly Father. Take advantage of the new curriculum. Come, Follow Me can increase your testimony immensely because we are teaching each other the doctrines of Christ. I will learn.
I will Labor:
"It's not enough to wish, it's not enough to dream, it's not enough to promise. We must do."
Labor requires effort on our part, but it brings great blessings. The satisfaction of knowing that you did your best. The knowledge that you didn't take shortcuts and gave it your all. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day-Saints is not a church of shortcuts. You cannot cheat Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ. Work hard in everything you do. Help others if they need it. If you don't procrastinate and get things done, you will be prepared for many things in life. Same goes with the Church. Kindle your testimony so when you feel that you need to share it with someone you come in contact with, you will touch their heart. When you can better listen and learn, you will be able to labor with the Holy Ghost. You will have the knowledge that this is the true Church and you will listen to the promptings of the Holy Ghost. You will have all the tools. Now, will you commit? I will labor.
I will Love:
Love is a quality that many lack or even understand in today's world. We have been commanded by our Heavenly Father to love Him with all of our heart, might, mind, and strength. And the second is like unto it, love thy neighbor as thyself. When you love Heavenly Father, you will see others as He sees them. You will love your family more when you listen to this commandment. You will love your enemies. I have found that a quick way to love someone is to serve them. You are thinking about others before yourself. And when you serve others you are serving God. The key is to serve. That will create a love that you thought could never be possible for the Gospel, for your family, and for your friends. I will love.
I know that if we heed to President Monson's words and other living prophets that our homes will be filled with love and peace. We will better be able to serve our brothers and sisters. We will become a tool in the hands of the Lord. I take the pledge! And I say that in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.
I will Listen:
Listening is important in any relationship. If you want to keep a job, be able to have peace in your home, and interact with friends, you need to have the ability to listen. If you do not listen to your parents or others, how will you ever listen to the promptings of the still small voice? We won't be able to hear the Holy Ghost prompting us if we are in unholy places. As one of my great friends put it, "The Holy Ghost is the perfect gentleman; He only comes when invited!" Therefore, return to an environment where spiritual truths are spoken. When you have the Holy Ghost with you, you will listen. Listen to your leaders. Listen to your parents. Listen to the prophets. And above all, listen to your Heavenly Father. I will listen.
I will Learn:
Gaining knowledge on this Earth is essential because what we learn in our mortal lives will come with us when we enter heaven. Get involved at school and in seminary. Ask and answer questions in Church and school. If you do these things, you will increase your learning. Learn from the words of the prophets in the scriptures and from living prophets today. Make a goal to read every day from the scriptures. It is through little things that we come closer to our Heavenly Father. Take advantage of the new curriculum. Come, Follow Me can increase your testimony immensely because we are teaching each other the doctrines of Christ. I will learn.
I will Labor:
"It's not enough to wish, it's not enough to dream, it's not enough to promise. We must do."
Labor requires effort on our part, but it brings great blessings. The satisfaction of knowing that you did your best. The knowledge that you didn't take shortcuts and gave it your all. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day-Saints is not a church of shortcuts. You cannot cheat Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ. Work hard in everything you do. Help others if they need it. If you don't procrastinate and get things done, you will be prepared for many things in life. Same goes with the Church. Kindle your testimony so when you feel that you need to share it with someone you come in contact with, you will touch their heart. When you can better listen and learn, you will be able to labor with the Holy Ghost. You will have the knowledge that this is the true Church and you will listen to the promptings of the Holy Ghost. You will have all the tools. Now, will you commit? I will labor.
I will Love:
Love is a quality that many lack or even understand in today's world. We have been commanded by our Heavenly Father to love Him with all of our heart, might, mind, and strength. And the second is like unto it, love thy neighbor as thyself. When you love Heavenly Father, you will see others as He sees them. You will love your family more when you listen to this commandment. You will love your enemies. I have found that a quick way to love someone is to serve them. You are thinking about others before yourself. And when you serve others you are serving God. The key is to serve. That will create a love that you thought could never be possible for the Gospel, for your family, and for your friends. I will love.
Now the choice is up to you.
Will you listen?
Will you learn?
Will you labor?
Will you love?
I know that if we heed to President Monson's words and other living prophets that our homes will be filled with love and peace. We will better be able to serve our brothers and sisters. We will become a tool in the hands of the Lord. I take the pledge! And I say that in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.
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