Learn why service is a fundamental principle of the gospel. Read Matthew 5:13-16; 25:34-40; Galatians 6:9-10; James 1:22-27; Mosiah 2:17; 4:26; and 3 Nephi 13:1-4. Others often give service you may not notice, such as preparing meals, reading to or listening to younger children, repairing clothing, or helping a brother or sister. For two weeks record in your journal the quiet acts of service your family members and others perform. Acknowledge their service in some meaningful way.
Service is a fundamental principle of the gospel because, as stated in James 1:27, "Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this. . ." to give service! To keep in mind and give aid to those who are in need of the love and service we can give.
I can think of no better way for us to come to have some small understanding (even though it cannot be compared equally) as to how Christ and the Father can love us, even with all of our shortcomings. How Christ could suffer for everything we have or will suffer.
When Christ was born on the earth, he had his mission revealed to him line upon line; piece by piece. The veil had also been placed over him. I do not know if as he learned of His divine mission the veil was lifted enough that he remembered me personally, or if he simply knew I was worth it, because he knew that at some point, He knew I was worth it enough to promise to fulfill what had to be done in order for me to return to our Heavenly Father. But I know He did it, regardless. How incredible is that?!!
The only way that we get a sense-or the best way we get a sense of how important each one of us is as a child of God is to serve one another. We cannot serve everyone in the world, but as we get to know others and learn THEIR story, we cannot help but love them, and this miraculous thing happens along the way too. We realize that He must love us with all of our idiosyncrasies as well!
This is one of the reasons that families are so vital also. It is within the family unit that we first learn to love and to serve.
Friday, May 13, 2011
Knowledge Value Experience #2
In your journal list talents you have and others you would like to develop. Read Matthew 25:14-30. Learn a new skill or talent that will help you care for your own future family or home (for example, playing the piano, singing, budgeting, time management, cooking, sewing, or child care). Share with your family, class, or Young Women leader what you have learned.
Sometimes it is really hard to think about all of the talents you may have. It is even harder to write them down, particularly in such a public place. A couple that I have come to be very comfortable with are playing the piano and public speaking.
Talents I would like to develop: a better piano teacher, patience amid the chaos (eye of the storm), a better all-around teacher, and preparing healthier meals and eating healthier myself.
One of Abbie's friends asked me several months ago if I would teach her to play the piano. Although Dave and I have discussed my teaching piano on occasion, I've never felt like my knowledge was adequate enough to justify making people pay me. When Rachel asked me personally if I would teach her, I accepted, feeling as though I could certainly help a beginning student get a good start.
She has been taking for about seven months and I have found it more rewarding that I expected. I have been able to fine tune my teaching and have grown comfortable enough that I am now taking on additional beginning students. It has become an unexpected blessing in my life, as well as a little financial boost to our family's life.
Sometimes it is really hard to think about all of the talents you may have. It is even harder to write them down, particularly in such a public place. A couple that I have come to be very comfortable with are playing the piano and public speaking.
Talents I would like to develop: a better piano teacher, patience amid the chaos (eye of the storm), a better all-around teacher, and preparing healthier meals and eating healthier myself.
One of Abbie's friends asked me several months ago if I would teach her to play the piano. Although Dave and I have discussed my teaching piano on occasion, I've never felt like my knowledge was adequate enough to justify making people pay me. When Rachel asked me personally if I would teach her, I accepted, feeling as though I could certainly help a beginning student get a good start.
She has been taking for about seven months and I have found it more rewarding that I expected. I have been able to fine tune my teaching and have grown comfortable enough that I am now taking on additional beginning students. It has become an unexpected blessing in my life, as well as a little financial boost to our family's life.
Knowledge Value Experience #1
Learn about the importance of gaining knowledge by reading Proverbs 1:5; 4:7; 2 Nephi 28:30; and Doctrine and Covenants 88:78-80, 118; 90:15; 130:18-19; 131:6. Think about why you need to gain knowledge and understanding about how to apply gospel principles to your present and future home and family life. Write in your journal what you have learned about knowledge, and discuss it with a family member or Young Women leader.
It is important for us to gain knowledge. God wants us to. These scriptures make it very evident. As we gain knowledge, we do receive further knowledge that helps us to magnify the callings we have been given. The most important calling I will ever have on this earth is as a mother.
In order to prepare my children for life in this world, to be given the greatest advantages in this life, they need to feel successful in their schooling, so they can appreciate and enjoy learning. I know this doesn't mean that everyone excels and is the top of their class. It means feeling successful in their own personal learning, whatever level they may be at.
Most importantly, I believe my greatest calling with regards to my children, is that they have a testimony of who they are and where they came from. The truths that are held in the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Whatever successes or disappointments they face, a deep and abiding testimony will guide them through it all.
It is important for us to gain knowledge. God wants us to. These scriptures make it very evident. As we gain knowledge, we do receive further knowledge that helps us to magnify the callings we have been given. The most important calling I will ever have on this earth is as a mother.
In order to prepare my children for life in this world, to be given the greatest advantages in this life, they need to feel successful in their schooling, so they can appreciate and enjoy learning. I know this doesn't mean that everyone excels and is the top of their class. It means feeling successful in their own personal learning, whatever level they may be at.
Most importantly, I believe my greatest calling with regards to my children, is that they have a testimony of who they are and where they came from. The truths that are held in the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Whatever successes or disappointments they face, a deep and abiding testimony will guide them through it all.
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