Instructor: Sister Stott
1. Forget not to be
patient with yourself.
“I want to tell you something that I hope you will take in the right way: God is fully aware that you and I aren’t perfect….everyone has strengths and weaknesses…be thankful for all the small successes in your home, your family relationships, your education and livelihood, your Church participation and personal improvement…our journey toward perfection is long, but we can find wonder and delight in even the tiniest steps in that journey.”
2. Forget not the differences between
good & foolish sacrifices.
“An acceptable sacrifice is when we give up something good for something of far greater worth… every person and situation is different, and a good sacrifice in one instance might be a foolish sacrifice in another… We can ask ourselves, “Am I committing my time and energies to the things that matter most?” There are so many good things to do, but we can’t do all of them.”
3. Forget not to be
happy NOW.
“So many people today are waiting for their own golden ticket – the ticket that they believe holds the key to the happiness they have always dreamed about… There is nothing wrong with righteous yearnings – we hope and seek after things that are “virtuous, lovely, of good report or praiseworthy.” The problem comes when we put our happiness on hold as we wait for some future event – our golden ticket – to appear… Never stop striving for the best that is within you. Never stop hoping for all the righteous desires of your heart. But don’t close your eyes to the simple and elegant beauties of each day’s ordinary moments that make up a rich, well-lived life.”
4. Forget not the
"why" of the gospel.
“My dear sisters, the gospel of Jesus Christ is not an obligation; it is a pathway…. Leading to happiness and peace in this life and glory and inexpressible fulfillment in the life to come… When we understand why our Heavenly Father has given us this pattern for living … why we committed to making it a foundational part of our lives, [it] ceases to become a burden and, instead becomes a joy and delight… The “what” and “how” of obedience mark the way and keep us on the right path. The “Why” of obedience sanctifies our actions, transforming the mundane into the majestic. It magnifies our small acts of obedience into holy acts of consecration.”
5. Forget not that the
Lord loves you.
“Sisters, wherever you are, whatever your circumstances, you are not forgotten. No matter how dark your days may seem, no matter how insignificant you may feel, no matter how overshadowed you think you may be, your Heavenly Father has not forgotten you. In fact, He loves you with an infinite love…God loves you because you are His child. He loves you even though at times you may feel lonely or make mistakes. The love of God and the power of the restored gospel are redemptive and saving … you are closer to heaven than you suppose.”
