Tag: Covenants

Certain Women – Linda K. Burton

Sister Linda K. Burton, Relief Society General President taught of examples of great and noble women throughout history. She noted the phrase “certain women” numerous times in the scriptures and reminded that the term “certain” means “convinced”, “positive”, “confident”, “firm”, “definite”, “assured”, and “dependable”

She highlighted a number of groups of certain women through time:
Certain Women in the Savior’s day – Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Susanna, Martha and many others named and unnamed.
Certain Women at the time of the Restoration of the Gospel of Jesus Christ – and shared the experience of Drusilla Hendricks
Certain Women today – many women she met while visiting various parts of Asia. She also shared a touching account of Terry and Jenny, two certain women of today.

Sister Burton taught:
“May we remember the many certain women who refused to abandon our precious Savior during the excruciating experience He suffered on the cross and yet hours later were privileged to be among the certain witnesses of His glorious Resurrection. Let us be found staying close to Him in prayer and scripture study. Let us draw ourselves near to Him by preparing for and partaking of the sacred emblems of His atoning sacrifice weekly during the ordinance of the sacrament and as we keep covenants by serving others in their times of need. Perhaps then we might be part of the certain women, disciples of Jesus Christ, who will celebrate His glorious return when He comes again.”

For the full text: Certain Women – Linda K. Burton

Who are the “certain women” who have touched your life and emulated the attributes of a true disciple of the Savior? We would love to hear your thoughts below.

The Beauty of Holiness – Carol F. McConkie

Sister Carol F. McConkie – First Counselor in the Young Women General Presidency has outlined what Heavenly Father requires of us as we strive to emulate him. God has instructed his children to: “Sanctify yourselves that ye shall be holy; for I am holy…” (Leviticus 11:44) Therefore in order for us to dwell with Him, we need to work towards “becoming holy”. So what is Holiness?

Holiness is in the striving and the struggle to keep the commandments and to honor the covenants we have made with God.
Holiness is making the choices that will keep the Holy Ghost as our guide. (See Doctrine and Covenants 45:57)
Holiness is setting aside our natural tendencies and becoming “a saint through the atonement of Christ the Lord.” (Mosiah 3:19)

Whilst this quest for holiness may seem almost impossible, “our hope for holiness is centered in Christ, in His mercy and His grace”

For the full text: The Beauty of Holiness – Carol F. McConkie

What blessings have you received in your individual quest to become holy? How has keeping covenants blessed your life? How has the Holy Ghost guided you? We would love to hear of your experiences.