Dec '08 VT Message: Jesus Christ Is The Light, Life, And Hope of The World link
I love how the visit teaching message this month focuses on Jesus Christ, our Savior. Dallin H. Oaks said, "Jesus Christ is the light and the life of the world. All things were made by him. Under the direction and according to the plan of God the Father, Jesus Christ is the Creator, the source of the light and the life of all things..." For some reason I have never really thought of it that way. I have known that he is the light, because he is an example to us. Showing us the way we should live our lives and the path we should follow. But I never really have thought about that he is the one who actually created us and was the "life of all things". Maybe it is because he has given all the glory to our Heavenly Father.
I love how Pres Uchtdorf says, "The gospel of Jesus Christ has the divine power to lift you to great heights from what appears at times to be an unbearable burden or weakness." I am so grateful that I have the gospel in my life. It is what gives life meaning and hope. Sometimes I think about people who do not have the gospel in their lives and really wonder how they are able to make it through the challenges they face. I know that I rely on the strength of my Father in Heaven when I face obstacles and challenges in my life.
Last, but not least, I love the quote from Sister Beck, "...When you were baptised, you became participants in the first great hope, the Atonement of Christ. ... The second great hope is the Resurrection. ... With the hope of the Atonement and the Resurrection, you have a third great hope, the hope of eternal life..." I am so glad that we have the atonement & the resurrection and that because of these two things we can have eternal life. I am so grateful for my savior and all that he has done for all of us. What a remarkable man he is! I love this time of year and how more people seem to be really focusing on the savior.
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Nov '08 VT Message: General Conference Talk
I love the times we get to choose a conference talk for our visit teaching message. Since all of the talks are marvelous, sometimes it is so hard to choose one. It was especially difficult this time, there were so many that I really enjoyed. I narrowed it down to two that I would kind of talk to my sisters about.
The one I will post here is a talk by Elder David A. Bednar, titled, Pray Always. He spoke of how we should always have a prayer in our hearts. Whether it is continuously recognizing our Heavenly Father's hand in every aspect in our lives and giving thanks. Or counseling with him in all our doings. I really liked how he spoke of reflecting on our shortcoming, "Recognizing we know better..., Expressing remorse..., Determine to pattern our life after the Savior more completely., Plead for greater strength to do and to become better." I love that!! To know that our Heavenly Father knows that we are not going to be perfect in all things, but we can go to him and ask for his strenghth and help to do better.
He also spoke of expressing gratitude. Sometimes we get all wrapped up in asking for things that we lack. Maybe we need to occasionally have a prayer where all we do is express gratitude. I have done this and I have really enjoyed these prayers because it has really helped me realize all that we have.
We can also pray for others. I love this, when we really focus our prayers on our friends, family members, or neighbors needs then they really become more heartfelt and personal.
I know that our Heavenly Father is always there for us and that he hears and answers all of our prayers. I am so grateful for the ability that we have to pray and counsel with our Heavenly Father. When we sincerely pray we draw even closer to him and have him as a constant companion in our lives.
Link to November 2008 Ensign
The one I will post here is a talk by Elder David A. Bednar, titled, Pray Always. He spoke of how we should always have a prayer in our hearts. Whether it is continuously recognizing our Heavenly Father's hand in every aspect in our lives and giving thanks. Or counseling with him in all our doings. I really liked how he spoke of reflecting on our shortcoming, "Recognizing we know better..., Expressing remorse..., Determine to pattern our life after the Savior more completely., Plead for greater strength to do and to become better." I love that!! To know that our Heavenly Father knows that we are not going to be perfect in all things, but we can go to him and ask for his strenghth and help to do better.
He also spoke of expressing gratitude. Sometimes we get all wrapped up in asking for things that we lack. Maybe we need to occasionally have a prayer where all we do is express gratitude. I have done this and I have really enjoyed these prayers because it has really helped me realize all that we have.
We can also pray for others. I love this, when we really focus our prayers on our friends, family members, or neighbors needs then they really become more heartfelt and personal.
I know that our Heavenly Father is always there for us and that he hears and answers all of our prayers. I am so grateful for the ability that we have to pray and counsel with our Heavenly Father. When we sincerely pray we draw even closer to him and have him as a constant companion in our lives.
Link to November 2008 Ensign
Oct '08 VT Message: Gender is an Essential Characteristic of Eternal Identitiy and Purpose
October's Visit Teaching Message Link
I love the quote by Sister Nadauld, "Women of God can never be like women of the world. The world has enough women who are tough; we need women who are tender. There are enough women who are coarse; we need women who are kind.... We have enough women of fame and fortune; we need more women of faith." Those are amazing qualities, ones that I truly desire. To me when I think of the ideal women it is one who provides service to others because she loves them. She is tender and kind to her children and respects their feelings. She stands in faith when confronted with everyday life. She looks at everyone around her and sees them as her brothers and sisters and as Gods children. I also found it very interesting that once again Sister Beck was quoted saying, "A women who treasures motherhood on earth will treasure motherhood in the world to come." It must be a very important message, because it has been quoted in I think three different visit teaching messages this year. I think it is to help us remember what an important role we have as mothers. That it is truly a divine calling. I would also like to share the quote from Elder Ballard, "...My dear sister, we believe in you. We believe in and are counting on your goodness and your strength, ... And we believe that God's plan is for you to become queens and to receive the highest blessings any women can receive in time or eternity." Does that not want you to live your life righteously? Please share your thoughts on this months message.
I love the quote by Sister Nadauld, "Women of God can never be like women of the world. The world has enough women who are tough; we need women who are tender. There are enough women who are coarse; we need women who are kind.... We have enough women of fame and fortune; we need more women of faith." Those are amazing qualities, ones that I truly desire. To me when I think of the ideal women it is one who provides service to others because she loves them. She is tender and kind to her children and respects their feelings. She stands in faith when confronted with everyday life. She looks at everyone around her and sees them as her brothers and sisters and as Gods children. I also found it very interesting that once again Sister Beck was quoted saying, "A women who treasures motherhood on earth will treasure motherhood in the world to come." It must be a very important message, because it has been quoted in I think three different visit teaching messages this year. I think it is to help us remember what an important role we have as mothers. That it is truly a divine calling. I would also like to share the quote from Elder Ballard, "...My dear sister, we believe in you. We believe in and are counting on your goodness and your strength, ... And we believe that God's plan is for you to become queens and to receive the highest blessings any women can receive in time or eternity." Does that not want you to live your life righteously? Please share your thoughts on this months message.
Sept. '08 V.T. Message: The Gospel of Jesus Christ Teaches the Eternal Potential of the Children of God
I thought that every month I would post a link to the visit teaching message and then some of my thoughts on it. I thought it would be fun if everyone else posted their thoughts on the message also.
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I love the scripture found in D & C 78:18 "Be of good cheer, for I will lead you along. The kingdom is yours and the blessings thereof are yours, and the riches of eternity are yours.” I know that sometimes life can get overwhelming, but as the scripture says, "Be of good cheer...". It is so good to know that Heavenly Father is always there to help us and guide us to achieve our potential. He wants us to succeed. The whole plan was designed for us. I believe that he will do everything in his power to help us. We just need to put forth the effort, let him into our lives and seek him for guidance. I was also impressed by the quote from Sister Julie B. Beck, “Oh, that every girl and woman would have a testimony of her potential for eternal motherhood. …" It just shows how important motherhood is and that it doesn't end on this earth. We have a potential to me eternal mothers. I love how she says for us to "...have a testimony..." of that. I am grateful for my opportunity to be a mother and am looking forward to that eternal motherhood.
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I love the scripture found in D & C 78:18 "Be of good cheer, for I will lead you along. The kingdom is yours and the blessings thereof are yours, and the riches of eternity are yours.” I know that sometimes life can get overwhelming, but as the scripture says, "Be of good cheer...". It is so good to know that Heavenly Father is always there to help us and guide us to achieve our potential. He wants us to succeed. The whole plan was designed for us. I believe that he will do everything in his power to help us. We just need to put forth the effort, let him into our lives and seek him for guidance. I was also impressed by the quote from Sister Julie B. Beck, “Oh, that every girl and woman would have a testimony of her potential for eternal motherhood. …" It just shows how important motherhood is and that it doesn't end on this earth. We have a potential to me eternal mothers. I love how she says for us to "...have a testimony..." of that. I am grateful for my opportunity to be a mother and am looking forward to that eternal motherhood.
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