Stake Conference
Marcus Nash
Start with the basics-do not bite off more than you can chew. Begin with sincere prayers, regular Family Home evenings, and take your struggles one at a time. Choose one commandment or sin that you are struggling with and work on it. We cannot claim perfection in one day-take it one step at a time.
Seek to emulate Christ through all of your trials. Resist the urge to give the Lord a time table, instead have patience and endure to the end. The Lord is mindful of us all, pray to Him for strength and healing as you are going through your trials.
Carl McConkie
Through the Atonement, we may become perfect; we can be forgiven of all our sins. Do not let your faith or testimony falter because of our poor choices. The outcome for those that have chosen a path different from the Lord's is a hard road--we will be condemned by our words and actions. Our hearts can and will be changed by the power of Christ's Atonement. The Atonement not only takes away the guilt we harbor for sins we have committed, but it also helps strengthen us, forgive others, and make our burdens lighter. We can endure all things through Christ as we draw closer to Him.
Robert D. Hales
Whether you can attend the temple or not, you should make sure you are worthy to have a temple recommend. Make sure you are paying your tithing; not only is tithing your "fire insurance" but it also teaches us to not give in to worldly things--we have to learn to live not only within our means, but with 90% of what we earn. The Lord will give you immeasurable blessings if you pay your tithing. By paying your tithing, you are showing the Lord that you love Him enough to sacrifice for Him, and that you have the faith that He will take care of all of your needs.
Prayer, Family Home Evening, and Family Councils will bind your family together. In this day and age we are in a constant battle with the adversary. He finds little ways to slowly bind you to him and you find that it will be easier, and easier to give in to temptation. Be careful of the TV shows/movies that you watch in your home, or even the music that you are listening to; make sure that both are uplifting.
L. Tom Perry
"Union is strength" build up your relationships with your fellow Saints. Build up your "watch towers" and be ever mindful of the adversary and his tricks. Watch our selection of how you utilize the technology we have been given and what your read/watch; choose wholesome and uplifting materials.
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