More Spiritual Wisdom

• Emotional noise drowns out the whisperings of the Spirit
• Willing hearts, desire to believe, and trust in the Lord
• Busier doesn't mean better
• The Lord has invited us to become true followers of Christ
• Obey what is right in front of us and we'll continue to get another step
• See through clear lense vs iced over windshield
• Simple faith - not shallow but natural and deeply abiding
• When we come to know Jesus, our discipleship can be no less important
• Be careful about judging the journey and faith of ourselves and others
• Beloved discipleship - look to example in scriptures
• Essence of true discipleship - look to examples in the scriptures
• Essence of true discipleship comes to us as dew from heaven
• Find joy in Jesus, Others, and Yourself
• Be motivated by love becomes better conspirator, motivator, server, etc...
• If we love God, keep his commandments
• Study of doctrine will change behavior faster than the study of behavior
• To the rescue, sacrifice, find the needs/disasters - meet the needs of others
• Opportunities the Lord places in our path, never look at them as a burden, please see your circumstances clearly
• Peace and happiness will be our reward when we serve
• Remembering the Savior will improve our attitude, behavior, and service
• Do we fill the critical need to study the Book of Mormon?

Notes From a Leadership Meeting - Things That Have To Do With Youth (and Our Families)

• Provide anchors for the Youth
• Focus on the For Strength of Youth
• Arm ourselves with truth not fun
• Purposeful and intentional activities
• Be brilliant in the basics
• Bear testimony for our children and our youth
• Women are lionesses at the gate - if it matters to us, it matters to our families
• Model unapologetically the standards of the Lord
• Service builds unity
• Priesthood is the power to save souls
• Faith first will magnify everything else
• One to one spiritual priorities
• Be patient with other's speed toward the destination
• Everyone has influence in the lives of others, where is our influence
• Lack of unity gives Satan power
• Check our spirituality with the Lord vs. Our Way
• Family counsels - adjustments to be made
• Obedience brings the blessings of heaven but exact obedience brings miracles