Hello!
Its been another week into our weekly study challenge. How are things going? If you are new, you can jump right in with this week, or you can check out the start here.
We are enjoying springtime here as we are getting warmer and warmer days. Its nice to read a talk while outside in the sun!
So this week we are talking about
Defenders of the Family Proclamation By: Bonnie L. Oscarson
The Comforter By: President Henry B. Eyring
And for next week, we will study another one from President Eyring.
Is Not This the Fast That I Have Chosen
So, for some thoughts on Sister Oscarson's talk:
She tells a story about Marie Madeline Cardon. Who confronted an angry mob of men. Marie raised her Bible up and commanded them to depart. The mob left in shame, fear, and remorse. Marie was only 17 or 18 years old. I can't even imagine having that kind of strength and courage. Yet we need to. We need to have that strength and courage in defending the doctrine of families, and marriage. I can be scary, I know. But we can do it with love and respect for those around us.
One of my favorite quotes from the talk is, "We need to teach our [children] to aim for the ideal but plan for contingencies" Meaning, aim for the temple marriage with children, but understand that may not happen. To study or prepare for other things that may happen. If that personally means getting a degree, starting a career, or maybe we want/need to adopt children, that is fine, and great! We need to do our best, with the path the Lord has given us.
Sister Oscarson asks, "Do we also teach our sons and daughters there is no greater honor, no more elevated title, and no more important role in this life than that of mother or father?"
I really love this. The world today seems to diminish the importance of mothers and fathers, and to make it appear that no one would choose to be a mother or father. That is so wrong. We need to show people how great it is to be mothers and fathers. I know I am not always great at this, as I complain about being at home with the kids sometimes. But we need to tell and show others the happy times we have with our children. We have happy times with our children, why not let the world know? Help the world know that being mothers and fathers is wonderful!
I also like how she encourages us all to take the roll of homemaker and elevate it. To "make our home places of order, refuge, holiness, and safety." This is not a role just for women, but for all. For the Home is a sacred place, second only to the temple in holiness.
Alright, next onto President Eyring's talk: 'The Comforter'
President Eyring's talk is all about our responsibility to be a comforter to those around us. when we received the Holy Ghost, we were given the 'power to help lighten those loads' of those who need comfort, and help. To better serve those who need the comfort, we need to better understand the blessing of the Atonement, and the our Savior truly knows our suffering. He suffered for us, that he can also help to comfort us, through the Holy Ghost.
President Eyring quoted my favorite quote: John 14:27 which reads, "Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be trouble, neither let it be afraid."
I love this scripture because we cannot find that true peace with things of the world. The only way is through the Savior and the Holy Ghost.
We can have our burdens lightened and our heavy loads lessened. President Eyring said, "The Father and the Son send the Holy Ghost to comfort and strengthen disciples of the Master in their journey." We can always turn to Him, to be strengthened in our time of need. I know I need to be better at turning more quickly to prayer in time of need. I know we can receive the strength and courage to make it through our trials, if we would but turn to Him.
President Eyring ends by reminding us of the Motto for Relief Society, which is: Charity Never Faileth. We got the name of our Blog from this very motto. there is Strength in Charity. There is strength in loving and comforting those that stand in need of comfort. We have been commanded to "mourn with those that mourn... and comfort those that stand in need of comfort" When we do this, we will receive the comfort that we need. We can receive the calm and peace that only He can give.
Thanks for visiting this week, I hope you have been uplifted. I hope you can now better remember what we have learned in General Conference. Don't forget to study President Eyring's other talk for nest week!
And for next week, we will study another one from President Eyring.
Is Not This the Fast That I Have Chosen
So, for some thoughts on Sister Oscarson's talk:
She tells a story about Marie Madeline Cardon. Who confronted an angry mob of men. Marie raised her Bible up and commanded them to depart. The mob left in shame, fear, and remorse. Marie was only 17 or 18 years old. I can't even imagine having that kind of strength and courage. Yet we need to. We need to have that strength and courage in defending the doctrine of families, and marriage. I can be scary, I know. But we can do it with love and respect for those around us.
One of my favorite quotes from the talk is, "We need to teach our [children] to aim for the ideal but plan for contingencies" Meaning, aim for the temple marriage with children, but understand that may not happen. To study or prepare for other things that may happen. If that personally means getting a degree, starting a career, or maybe we want/need to adopt children, that is fine, and great! We need to do our best, with the path the Lord has given us.
Sister Oscarson asks, "Do we also teach our sons and daughters there is no greater honor, no more elevated title, and no more important role in this life than that of mother or father?"
I really love this. The world today seems to diminish the importance of mothers and fathers, and to make it appear that no one would choose to be a mother or father. That is so wrong. We need to show people how great it is to be mothers and fathers. I know I am not always great at this, as I complain about being at home with the kids sometimes. But we need to tell and show others the happy times we have with our children. We have happy times with our children, why not let the world know? Help the world know that being mothers and fathers is wonderful!
I also like how she encourages us all to take the roll of homemaker and elevate it. To "make our home places of order, refuge, holiness, and safety." This is not a role just for women, but for all. For the Home is a sacred place, second only to the temple in holiness.
Alright, next onto President Eyring's talk: 'The Comforter'
President Eyring's talk is all about our responsibility to be a comforter to those around us. when we received the Holy Ghost, we were given the 'power to help lighten those loads' of those who need comfort, and help. To better serve those who need the comfort, we need to better understand the blessing of the Atonement, and the our Savior truly knows our suffering. He suffered for us, that he can also help to comfort us, through the Holy Ghost.
President Eyring quoted my favorite quote: John 14:27 which reads, "Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be trouble, neither let it be afraid."
I love this scripture because we cannot find that true peace with things of the world. The only way is through the Savior and the Holy Ghost.
We can have our burdens lightened and our heavy loads lessened. President Eyring said, "The Father and the Son send the Holy Ghost to comfort and strengthen disciples of the Master in their journey." We can always turn to Him, to be strengthened in our time of need. I know I need to be better at turning more quickly to prayer in time of need. I know we can receive the strength and courage to make it through our trials, if we would but turn to Him.
President Eyring ends by reminding us of the Motto for Relief Society, which is: Charity Never Faileth. We got the name of our Blog from this very motto. there is Strength in Charity. There is strength in loving and comforting those that stand in need of comfort. We have been commanded to "mourn with those that mourn... and comfort those that stand in need of comfort" When we do this, we will receive the comfort that we need. We can receive the calm and peace that only He can give.
Thanks for visiting this week, I hope you have been uplifted. I hope you can now better remember what we have learned in General Conference. Don't forget to study President Eyring's other talk for nest week!
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