tidbits

Just a couple tidbits from a couple talks I read this morning:

Such a prayer of faith might include some of the following elements:

· • Thanking Heavenly Father for the doctrines and ordinances of the restored gospel of Jesus Christ, which bring hope and happiness into our lives.

· • Asking for courage and boldness to open our mouths and share the gospel with our family and friends.

· • Entreating Heavenly Father to help us identify individuals and families who will be receptive to our invitation to be taught by the missionaries in our homes.

· • Pledging to do our part this day and this week and petitioning for help to overcome anxiety, fear, and hesitation.

· • Seeking for the gift of discernment— for eyes to see and ears to hear missionary opportunities as they occur.

· • Praying fervently for the strength to act as we know we should.

Gratitude would be expressed, and other blessings might be requested in such a prayer, which would be closed in the name of the Savior. And then the consecrated work of that prayer would continue and increase.

- Elder Bednar

Why Should We Love God?

God the Eternal Father did not give that first great commandment because He needs us to love Him. His power and glory are not diminished should we disregard, deny, or even defile His name. His influence and dominion extend through time and space independent of our acceptance, approval, or admiration.

No, God does not need us to love Him. But oh, how we need to love God!

For what we love determines what we seek.

What we seek determines what we think and do.

What we think and do determines who we are—and who we will become.

- Elder Uchtdorf