“Do What Mattereth Most,” For the Strength of Youth, May 2022.
Women’s Session
Do What Mattereth Most
Excerpts
Being a disciple of Jesus Christ involves more than just hoping or believing. It calls for effort, movement, and commitment. It requires that we do something. …
In our efforts to do something, or do anything, we might ask ourselves, “What mattereth most?” …
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How many “likes” we get on our social media posts? Or how much we are loved and valued by our Heavenly Father?
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Wearing the latest trend in clothing? Or showing respect for our bodies by dressing modestly?
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Finding answers through an internet search? Or receiving answers from God through the Holy Ghost?
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Wanting more? Or being content with what we have been given? …
… The gospel of Jesus Christ is a gospel of action and a gospel of joy! Let us not underestimate our capacity to do those things that matter most. Our divine heritage gives us courage and confidence to do and be all that our loving Heavenly Father knows we can be. …
… It’s not about doing more. It’s about doing what matters. It’s applying the doctrine of Christ in our lives as we strive to become more like Him. …
As we center our lives on Jesus Christ, we will be guided to do what mattereth most. And we will be blessed with spiritual strength, contentment, and with joy!