Tag: Service

Refuge From The Storm – Patrick Kearon

Elder Patrick Kearon of the Seventy told of his experiences while being assigned in Europe and spoke of the plight of hundreds of thousands of refugees arriving there from the Middle East and Africa. He encouraged all to focus on the people who have been displaced from their homes, through no fault of their own, rather than get caught up in the heated discussions around this issue. He suggested some things we can do right now and always to be of assistance.

Pray to Heavenly Father for opporunities to help, and to ask Him “How can I help?”
Lend a hand and be real friend to those you come in contact with.
Increase our awareness of world events.
Take a stand against intolerance and advocate respect and understanding across a variety of cultures and traditions.

The Savior taught:
“For I was an hungred, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in:
“Naked, and ye clothed me. …
“… Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.” (Matthew 25:35-36,40)

For the full text : Refuge From The Storm – Patrick Kearon

Have you had any experiences relating to this talk?
Have you ever been a refugee?
Have you had opportunity to help or mentor someone who has been displaced from their home and had to adjust to a completely new or unfamiliar environment?
Please share your experiences below.

My Peace I Leave With You – Henry B. Eyring

President Henry B. Eyring, First Counselor in the First Presidency was the closing speaker in the General Women’s Session. He spoke of the universal need for all of us to feel peace in our lives. This was promised by the Savior to His disciples but that it would come in the Lord’s way, rather than in the world’s way.

The Lord’s way of providing peace is by the power of the Holy Ghost.
“But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.
“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid” (John 14:26–27).

One of the greatest gifts we can have is the gift of remembrance – to remind us of those times when we have been comforted and felt close to our Heavenly Father. It is those memories of sacred experiences that can lift us when we face trials and opposition.

When have you felt the Holy Ghost comfort you recently?
We would love you to share your experiences with us.

Trust in the Lord and Lean Not – Bonnie H. Cordon

“Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.” (Proverbs 3:5-6)

Sister Bonnie H. Cordon – Second Counselor in the Primary General Presidency has shared three ways to increase our knowledge and trust in the Savior. These principles can help us to be centered on and focused on our Savior Jesus Christ, rather than leaning to our own understanding.
1 – Come to know the Lord and trust Him as we follow the counsel found in 2 Nephi 32:3 “…feast upon the words of Christ; for behold, the words of Christ will tell you all things what ye should do.”
2 – Come to know the Lord and trust Him through prayer. Moroni 7:48 counsels us to “Pray unto the Father will all the energy of heart.”
3 – Come to know the Lord and trust Him as we serve others.
“We are on earth to demonstrate the same trust in Him that allowed us to stand with Jesus Christ when He declared, “Here am I, send me” (Abraham 3:27)

For the full text: Trust in the Lord and Lean Not – Bonnie H. Cordon

How have you been blessed as you strive to trust in the Lord and “lean not”? Please share your experiences below.