“The Things of My Soul,” For the Strength of Youth, Nov. 2021.
Saturday Afternoon Session
The Things of My Soul
Excerpts
Youth often ask me what I believe and why I believe. …
May I share with you some of the things of my soul? These things apply to all who seek to be true disciples of Jesus Christ. …
First, love God the Father and Jesus Christ, our Savior. …
Second, “Love thy neighbour” [Matthew 22:39]. …
Third, love yourself.
This is where many struggle. Isn’t it curious that loving ourselves seems to come less easily than loving others? Yet the Lord has said, “Love thy neighbour as thyself” [Matthew 22:39]. He values the divinity within us, and so must we. When we are heavy laden with mistakes, heartaches, feelings of inadequacy, disappointment, anger, or sin, the power of the Savior’s Atonement is, by divine design, one of the things that lifts the soul.
Fourth, keep the commandments. …
Fifth, always be worthy to attend the temple. …
Sixth, be joyful and cheerful. …
Seventh, follow God’s living prophet.
This may be seventh on my list of things, but it is at the top of my mind in terms of its importance today.
We have a prophet of God on the earth today! Never discount what that means for you. …
… I invite you to identify your own eight, nine, and ten. Consider ways you might share your heartfelt “things” with others and encourage them to pray, ponder, and seek the Lord’s guidance.