Sunday, April 8, 2012

BYU Devotional

BYU Devotional
Elder Stanley G Ellis First Quorum of the Seventy

Would I be thought of as a kind and helpful friend?
Story of Esther and the reminder it is to have courage. Pilate was
the opposite. He was only merciful when there was no cost.

Many things known and unknown.
There will always be surprises in life.
Long and short term plans change.
Won't plan on most of what happens but a lot of it will be good.

Seek the lord's guidance and follow the Spirit. If it is silent and
you are worthy. Continue with your plans. Do things the Lord's way.

Keep making plans. We need them to be guided, but don't ignore the
Lord in favor of old plans. Have a plan for all things you can.

Lord instructed saints that they would be in Nauvoo for a short time
but that they should act as if they'd be there for years. Settle in,
unpack, and be there. Don't be a floater! Be involved, grow, and
share.

Death and final judgment are sure to come someday. Have a plan: follow Christ.
Christ will always be just and merciful.
We judge ourselves
-by what we choose.
-standard which we judge/deal with others
-value others
No secrets in eternity
No anonymous trolls~
Imagine your judgment and prepare now
-repent and be spotless

Choose the right and be in control of yourself

Have the courage to choose wisely
Story of Esau being short-sighted
Don't trade blessings for pottage
There are eternal consequences

Our heavenly father knows and loves us

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