Today's scripture reading was cool because i remembered to ask the question, "What doctrine is being taught?" And I learned and enjoyed it all more. Here it was.
Mormon 2. Mormon led his armies and sometimed they had success. But either way they were left to their own strength because they were unrighteous and didn't seek the Lord. He can't help those who don't help themselves. And people can experience success without him, but not spiritual.
Motherhood thus becomes a holy calling, a sacred dedication for carrying out the Lord's plans.
First presidency, 1942
The reason it is important to study with faith is because that is how learning becomes knowledge. Also because it shows that we acknowledge that God know all things and knows them perfectly, and having faith allows him to teach us those things or to improve or become perfect about certain things.
Agency in gospel learning
“let him that glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth me” (see Jeremiah 9:23–24).
What doctrine is being taught in these verses, and what do I learn about that doctrine?
Where and when have I seen this gospel principle effectively applied?
What do I learn about Heavenly Father and His plan for my happiness?
What do I learn about Jesus Christ and His Atonement?
What does the Lord want me to learn from this?
What inspired thoughts and feelings am I receiving as I read?
Is there something here that helps me with a current challenge in my life?
What do I learn that will help me live from day to day?
Think about where the anger is coming from. Is it actually another emotion? Like stress? Lack of sleep? Etc.
Think about the kid as a newborn before you yell at him. I wouldn't yell at the newborn. So don't yell at the kid.
Ask them to help you with how you're feeling and tell them how you are feeling.
Think about what you think the perfect parent is. Then forget about it.... Focus on doing your best and slowly improving and keeping them alive.
I want to increase the holiness in my home. That requires that I
Increase my own holiness.
Sit at the feet of the Savior.
Give time to holiness. Set aside my phone and my to do list.
Do and say and think things that invite the Spirit as my companion.
Develop Christlike attributes
Realize and remember my dependence on the Lord
