The lesson in Relief Society today was so good I have to post about it so I can remember it always.
I loved the organization and format of her lesson (am I the only one who thinks about the format of lesson?). It is the perfect way to teach by the spirit for many topics because it is so flexible. She based her lesson on two questions. She 1st took a few minutes to share her thoughts and feelings on the topic and by so doing, brought the spirit into the room. She then turned it over to the sisters in the room, allowing them to bare testimony of the gospel in a less intimidating way. I'll bet many of them didn't even know they were bareing testimony, they simply thought they were answering her questions or sharing a story. I love lessons like this...I love them!
Here are the questions, which I am still trying to answer...
- What spiritual truths have you learned or learned better in the past year? (see 2 Ne.26:13)
- speaking of Jesus, Nephi teaches that: "he manifesteth himself unto all those who believe in him, by the power of the Holy Ghost; yea, unto every nation, kindred, tongue, and people, working mighty miracles, signs, and wonders, among the children of men according to their faith."
- Now that you have learned these truths, what are you doing to act on this knowledge?
And, in the fast and testimony meeting today, a woman mentioned she had begun calling church meetings a "revelatory experience," as instructed by a church leader. She found as she did so, she was doing more to prepare to receive revelation, and she was receiving more revelation. She felt she was led and inspired by the Lord more often. Such a simple change of perspective opens up doors and windows of blessings and opportunity. Even that simple change shows faith.
I could really use guidance in my life right now. So many changes, so many decisions, so many wishes to be balanced with reality...I could use a few more revelatory experiences just like our Relief Society lesson today. See how it's working already?
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