“5: My Foundation: Live a Balanced Life,” Finding Strength in the Lord: Emotional Resilience (2020)
“5: My Foundation: Live a Balanced Life,” Finding Strength in the Lord: Emotional Resilience
My Foundation: Live a Balanced Life—Maximum Time: 20 Minutes
Discuss:
What can we learn from the Savior’s life to help us achieve a balanced life?
Read:
The following scripture passages and statements by Church leaders:
“See that all these things are done in wisdom and order; for it is not requisite that a man should run faster than he has strength” (Mosiah 4:27).
“Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee” (Isaiah 41:10).
“Just do the very best you can each day. Do the basic things and, before you realize it, your life will be full of spiritual understanding that will confirm to you that your Heavenly Father loves you. When a person knows this, then life will be full of purpose and meaning, making balance easier to maintain” (M. Russell Ballard, “Keeping Your Life in Balance,” Liahona, Sept. 2012, 50).
“Balance in large measure is knowing the things that can be changed, putting them in proper perspective, and recognizing the things that will not change” (James E. Faust, “The Need for Balance in Our Lives,” Ensign, Mar. 2000, 5).
Discuss:
What things can be simplified or eliminated from our lives so we can experience more joy?
Commit:
I will act on my idea to bring more balance to my life.