hello dear sisters
This week was another good one here in Provo, UT and I hope it was for all y'all too!
On Tuesday, as is customary at BYU, there was a devotional. I was doing some multi-tasking because I had some homework to finish up. So as I was sitting on my bed, all of a sudden I hear the word tenacity. Those of you who were on the CHS basketball team or are serving in the ABM know that this word is a big deal.
Basically this talk by Elder Evans of the Seventy was ahhh-mazing. Like fo real.
here's some highlights:
- President Uchtdorf was contemplating the meaning of the word “tenacity” and defined it as “the ability to stick to a task, even when obstacles arise” with an “absolute determination to accomplish the work or task.” It's a quality worth developing.
- “Tenacity is required to become true disciples of the Savior and to achieve those truly good goals — to become a great missionary, to complete your education, to find an eternal companion, and to start a family — that our Father knows we need to achieve in this life to prepare for eternity. Our ability to be tenacious in all good things will determine whether we become the sons and daughters of God He knows we can and must become.”
-He recommended that members strengthen their tenacity by establishing reachable goals that are compatible with the goal of eternal life. When God’s direction for them is clear, there is great motivation to follow Him.
What a cool thought!
- “The best measure we have of righteous living is the worthy holding and use of a temple recommend.” Avoid anything that is a hindrance to your eternal progression!
And to finish, he quoted Elder Holland, “Don’t give up. Don’t quit. Keep walking and keep trying. There is happiness and help ahead. Trust God and believe in good things to come. Be tenacious in every righteous thing. You will see your faith strengthened, and you will see your strengths and talents which God has given you deepened and magnified as your faith increases.”
this week:
be tenacious GRRRHHHH!!!
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