This Sunday our lesson is based on the talk by President Thomas S. Monson, " Stand in Holy Places" given in the Oct. 2011 General Conference.
In this
conference talk, President Monson teaches us the importance of
recognizing, trusting, and following Heavenly Father's inspiration and
guidance to make it through the trials of life. The world's moral
compass is changing, making inappropriate behaviors acceptable. As
members of the church we must be vigilant and reject anything that does
not conform to our standards. He said, "we, however, will be far better
equipped to deal with [the storms of life], to learn from them,, and to
overcome them if we have the gospel at our core and the love of the
Savior in our hearts." It is necessary that we communicate with our
Heavenly Father through prayer. He will answer our prayers and help
guide us in all that we do. In referring to Heavenly Father's
inspiration and guidance, President Monson said, "such inspiration and
guidance are gifts He freely gives if we but seek them." It is our
responsibility to form a relationship with our Heavenly Father and to
seek out his guidance. We are promised that as we draw near to Him we
will have the desire and courage to stand strong and firm in
righteousness-- to "stand...in holy places, and be not moved." (D&C
87:8)
In preparation for this lesson please
read the talk. Also, think
about when and how you gained a testimony of the power of prayer. I will
be asking for a few volunteers to share their experience briefly.
Thanks,
Amy
