Rising Up in a Falling World
Merilee Boyack
Merilee Boyack
CHOOSE TO BE VALIANT
2 Nephi
28 = description of latter days – now.
“The
struggle you’re in today is developing the strength you need for tomorrow.”
We need
to fortify ourselves.
CASUAL IS NO LONGER GOOD ENOUGH!
(D&C 27:15-18) Make a choice. Gather families around. Protect our hearts. Be solid in
CASUAL IS NO LONGER GOOD ENOUGH!
(D&C 27:15-18) Make a choice. Gather families around. Protect our hearts. Be solid in
the gospel. Protect our vulnerabilities. Protect our thoughts. Continually sharpen the
“Word.” And Be
faithful. Elder Nelson: “The day is gone when you can be a quiet,
comfortable Christian.”
We need
to fortify our families.
Prayer and Fasting
Scripture Study
Stand in Holy Places
Family Habits
Repent Daily
Anchor in Christ
Follow the Prophets and Apostles
Prayer and Fasting
Scripture Study
Stand in Holy Places
Family Habits
Repent Daily
Anchor in Christ
Follow the Prophets and Apostles
THE SPIRIT OF CONSECRATION
The law
of tithing prepares us for the law of consecration.
Some of
us have made covenants to live the law of consecration NOW!
Consecration
means to declare to be sacred; devoted to God.
Purpose
of Consecration:
1. Provide for the poor.
2. Purchase lands and buildings for the Church.
3. Become ONE people.
4. Salvation of His people.
5. Meet needs and wants of people.
6. Stewardship experience leads to eternal life.
7. Live the Celestial law.
1. Provide for the poor.
2. Purchase lands and buildings for the Church.
3. Become ONE people.
4. Salvation of His people.
5. Meet needs and wants of people.
6. Stewardship experience leads to eternal life.
7. Live the Celestial law.
What
does a consecrated life look like?
1. Callings – Be willing! Do the Best we can!
2. Marriage – Time!
3. Private Moments – Opportunities for Learning
a. Missionary Moments – Will you testify?
b. Charity Moments
c. Obedience Moments – Are you 100% honest?
1. Callings – Be willing! Do the Best we can!
2. Marriage – Time!
3. Private Moments – Opportunities for Learning
a. Missionary Moments – Will you testify?
b. Charity Moments
c. Obedience Moments – Are you 100% honest?
Commit
to life as a 100%er!
Ponder the commitment
Pay attention to the little things
Practice! You have an eternity to get it right!
Ask the Lord what is lacking
Attend the temple frequently
Ponder the commitment
Pay attention to the little things
Practice! You have an eternity to get it right!
Ask the Lord what is lacking
Attend the temple frequently
Look at
our property as our opportunities!
Consecrate
your thoughts also! Think about it!
LESSONS ON AGENCY
2 Nephi
2:27 defines agency
“If
it’s grey, stay away.” “Grey is not
white.” “There is not grey area.”
Recommended
reading: “Satan’s War on Free Agency” by
Wright and “The War in
Heaven Continues” by Lawrence
Agency
requires opposites
Agency
= Stewardship
Heavenly
Father honors our agency. Honor =
allowing consequences to happen
Moral
Agency = Accountability
What
we can do:
1. Be on Full Alert!
2. Own our behavior and its consequences.
– No more excuses, rationalizing or explaining.
3. Teach our children that they are ACCOUNTABLE.
consequences = love
4. Hold others accountable.
5. Be stewards – account for our own time, talents, and blessings.
6. We are agents unto ourselves and the Lord expects us to do good
1. Be on Full Alert!
2. Own our behavior and its consequences.
– No more excuses, rationalizing or explaining.
3. Teach our children that they are ACCOUNTABLE.
consequences = love
4. Hold others accountable.
5. Be stewards – account for our own time, talents, and blessings.
6. We are agents unto ourselves and the Lord expects us to do good
things!
I still remember when you helped me make tapes for your siblings... :) She is good, and she has a ton of energy. Bet she's an extrovert too... Mom
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