My wise father encouraged me to be bold and follow the counsel of our church leader, Elder Ballard, and share some of my testimony on the Internet.
Last year a lesson taught in church, by Lonnie B, struck a chord, that I have been mulling over for some time. I have come to have a personal testimony of it, and wanted to share this ever important principle with my readers. Don't get me wrong, I'm such a novice in this area, but I'm filled with a desire to follow after the goal of Provident Living.
The lesson can be found in the "Teaching of the President's of the Church: Spencer W. Kimball"
Chapter 11: Provident Living: Applying Principles of Self-Reliance and Preparedness,” Please take a few minutes to read this lesson: http://www.lds.org/ldsorg/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=88021b08f338c010VgnVCM1000004d82620aRCRD&locale=0&sourceId=ae39862384d20110VgnVCM100000176f620a____&hideNav=1
I guess I know I am growing a strong testimony of this principle, because I don't feel intimidated any more, I just feel determined and empowered. I'm so excited about it.
The lesson states: "No amount of philosophizing, excuses, or rationalizing will ever change the fundamental need for self-reliance. This is so because:
'All truth is independent in that sphere in which God has placed it, … as all intelligence also; otherwise there is no existence.” (D&C 93:30.) The Lord declares that herein lies “the agency of man” (see D&C 93:31), and with this agency comes the responsibility for self. With this agency we can rise to glory or fall to condemnation. May we individually and collectively be ever self-reliant. This is our heritage and our obligation.7' "
How interesting it is, that to be truly self reliant we must be 100% understanding of our dependence on Jesus Christ. Such a dependence leads to total self reliance. How is this? I don't know that....yet, but I do know it works.
Here are our family's first 3 goals toward a more Provident Life:
1. Get out of Debt
2. Food Storage
3. Physical Fitness, improve and maintain
If any of you are interested enough to read more on this topic, please read the lesson above and also visit www.providentliving.org
"Let’s do these things because they are right, because they are satisfying, and because we are obedient to the counsels of the Lord...But if we live wisely and providently, we will be as safe as in the palm of His hand." ~ Spencer W. Kimball, Oct. 1977
Last year a lesson taught in church, by Lonnie B, struck a chord, that I have been mulling over for some time. I have come to have a personal testimony of it, and wanted to share this ever important principle with my readers. Don't get me wrong, I'm such a novice in this area, but I'm filled with a desire to follow after the goal of Provident Living.
The lesson can be found in the "Teaching of the President's of the Church: Spencer W. Kimball"
Chapter 11: Provident Living: Applying Principles of Self-Reliance and Preparedness,” Please take a few minutes to read this lesson: http://www.lds.org/ldsorg/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=88021b08f338c010VgnVCM1000004d82620aRCRD&locale=0&sourceId=ae39862384d20110VgnVCM100000176f620a____&hideNav=1
I guess I know I am growing a strong testimony of this principle, because I don't feel intimidated any more, I just feel determined and empowered. I'm so excited about it.
The lesson states: "No amount of philosophizing, excuses, or rationalizing will ever change the fundamental need for self-reliance. This is so because:
'All truth is independent in that sphere in which God has placed it, … as all intelligence also; otherwise there is no existence.” (D&C 93:30.) The Lord declares that herein lies “the agency of man” (see D&C 93:31), and with this agency comes the responsibility for self. With this agency we can rise to glory or fall to condemnation. May we individually and collectively be ever self-reliant. This is our heritage and our obligation.7' "
How interesting it is, that to be truly self reliant we must be 100% understanding of our dependence on Jesus Christ. Such a dependence leads to total self reliance. How is this? I don't know that....yet, but I do know it works.
Here are our family's first 3 goals toward a more Provident Life:
1. Get out of Debt
2. Food Storage
3. Physical Fitness, improve and maintain
If any of you are interested enough to read more on this topic, please read the lesson above and also visit www.providentliving.org
"Let’s do these things because they are right, because they are satisfying, and because we are obedient to the counsels of the Lord...But if we live wisely and providently, we will be as safe as in the palm of His hand." ~ Spencer W. Kimball, Oct. 1977
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Sara, thanks for sharing your testimony. We are so lucky to have you in our family. Love Natalie
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