This lesson was based on Elder Quentin L. Cook's talk titled, LDS Women Are Incredible, given at General Conference this past April and was taught by Sister Valerie Cleverly.
Sister Cleverly asked each of us to raise our hands if we had negative thoughts about ourselves. She then asked us to do the same for positive thoughts. It was interesting to note that hands went up more quickly for negative thoughts than for positive.
It is important for us to celebrate the good things about ourselves. Sister Cleverly shared Elder Cook's story about the young woman's purse that was found by her YW leaders. She asked us what was in our purses and had sisters share the things they found in their purses that showed something positive about themselves. It was delightful to see what was shared.
She shared this thought from Elder Cook, "Our women are not incredible because they have managed to avoid the difficulties of life—quite the opposite. They are incredible because of the way they face the trials of life. Despite the challenges and tests life has to offer—from marriage or lack of marriage, children’s choices, poor health, lack of opportunities, and many other problems—they remain remarkably strong and immovable and true to the faith."
Sunday, July 24, 2011
Sunday, July 17, 2011
Spiritual Preparedness
With the Boise Temple closing for renovations and the Meridian Temple not yet under construction, we have a trek of our own to make 2 hours east to the Twin Falls temple.
We have an opportunity to sacrifice to attend the house of the Lord.
Do what it takes to qualify for a recommend.
Do what it takes to use that recommend and attend the temple.
If we commit ourselves, we will be blessed.
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