"Plant This Word in Your Hearts"
[W]e need...a willingness to be instructed. While many naturally hunger and thirst after righteousness, others may be compelled to be humble. Some of us, rather than follow instructions or change ourselves, would simply like to change the rules...By being teachable, we activate the full force and blessings of the Atonement in our lives. We become sensitive to the whisperings of the Holy Spirit so that the righteous principles taught by the prophets and the truths from the earth can place Christ deeply into our lives. We become His true disciples.
- Robert R. Steuer, Being Teachable
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In the Book of Mormon, [Alma] compared the word to a seed that must be planted and nourished, and he described “the word” as the life, mission, and atoning sacrifice of Jesus Christ...The seed we should strive to plant in our hearts is the word—even the life, mission, and doctrine of Jesus Christ. And as the word is nourished by faith, it can become a tree springing up in us unto everlasting life...Is the Word in us? Are the truths of the Savior’s gospel written in the fleshy tables of our hearts?
- David A. Bednar, “Abide in Me, and I in You; Therefore Walk with Me”
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Faith is Like Planting a Seed | Animated Scripture Lesson for Kids
Faith is a choice, and it must be sought after and developed. Thus, we are responsible for our own faith. We are also responsible for our lack of faith. The choice is yours…If your testimony is immature, untested, and insecure, choose to “exercise [even] a particle of faith”; choose to “experiment upon [His] words”...If your faith is proven and mature, choose to nurture it “with great care”...It needs constant nourishment through continued scripture study, prayer, and the application of His word…when we choose faith and then nurture that faith to a perfect knowledge of the things of the Lord, then we use the words “I testify” or “I know.”
- Richard C. Edgley, Faith- the Choice is Yours
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[C]an you think of the last time you received an answer to your prayers?...Where were you the last time you prayed? I have prayed in many places. I have prayed on the beach, in the mountains, in church, on the playground. I have prayed in my house, in an airplane, and at the hospital. I know that I can pray to Heavenly Father anytime, anywhere. I know He hears me…just as Joseph Smith received an answer to his prayer, [you can] pray to Heavenly Father and…He will answer your prayers, too.
- Sydney S. Reynolds, I Can Pray to Heavenly Father Anytime, Anywhere
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[A]n infinite Atonement...encompasses and circumscribes every sin and weakness, as well as every abuse or pain caused by others...Because the Savior performed His Atonement, there is no external force or event or person—no sin or death or divorce—that can prevent us from achieving exaltation, provided we keep God’s commandments. With that knowledge, we can press forward with good cheer and absolute assurance that God is with us in this heavenly quest.
- Tad R. Callister, The Atonement of Jesus Christ
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We convince ourselves that “someday I’m going to do it.” However, for many “someday” never comes, and even for others who eventually do make a change, there is an irretrievable loss of progress and surely regression...Now is the time to exercise our faith. Now is the time to commit to righteousness. Now is the time to do whatever is required to resolve our undesired circumstances. Now is the time to reconcile with God through the merciful process of change afforded us by the Redeemer of mankind.
- Donald L. Hallstrom, Do It Now
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Our family loves the Come Follow Me program! We have organized the weekly lessons from the various Come Follow Me lesson manuals into daily lessons (6 lessons and one day for review!) that work for our young children.
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