I went to the conference center with the youth of our ward last night. It was for a recording for a DVD to be used on or around New Years Eve. It was fun and uplifting and a great way for the church to introduce the Yong Men and Young Women's theme for next year. I was so impressed by how much our church loves its youth, and wants to do everything they can to protect them from the ways of the world, and yet let them know that life can still be fun. My favorite part was when Elder Holland spoke to them. Here are a few thoughts I had while he was speaking.
Be the example you need to be.
Much tragedy and heart ache can be avoided if we will just listen to the spirit.
Youth today must gain their own testimony at an earlier age than I did.
The spirit teaches all things, I must be responsive to the spirit.
I mattered more to Christ than death, and so did all of the wonderful youth that were there and whom will see this DVD. How can I teach them that.
The theme for next year is: 1Timothy 4:12, "be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity."
I denfinatly need to step it up so I can be that example. I can't expect my kids to if I don't.
3 comments:
What good thoughts! Kids now days reaaly do need strong testimonies. I bet that DVD is awesome. You are such a great example to so many youth. Thanks for always being there for me during those teenage years.
welcome to the blogging world!
lydia!! i found your adorable blog! i'm so glad you joined the blogging world! i love your background. and i also loved reading your thoughts. your a great example to your kids and also to me!
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