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To receive a desired blessing from God, act with faith, striking the metaphorical match on which the heavenly blessing is contingent. For example, one of the objects of prayer is to secure blessings that God is willing to grant but that are made conditional on our asking.
What is your definition and understanding of "Abound with Blessings"?
This post focuses on a April 2019 General Conference talk and it is called, "Abound with Blessings" by Elder Dale G. Renlund. I would like to share with you some highlights what I have learned throughout this post.
Elder Renlund mentioned the following, "My dear brothers and sisters, our Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ desire to bless each of us. ... Some contend that blessings are completely earned; we receive them only through our works. Others argue that God has already chosen who He will bless and how and that these determinations are unchangeable. ... Restored truth reveals that blessings are never earned, but faith-inspired actions on our part, both initial and ongoing, are essential.
... most blessings that God desires to give us require action on our part - action based on our faith in Jesus Christ. Faith in the Savior is a principle of action and of power. First we act in faith; then the power comes according to God’s will and timing. The sequence is crucial. The required action, though, is always tiny when compared to the blessings we ultimately receive.
... The principle of activating blessings that flow from God is eternal. ... God has revealed that “there is a law, irrevocably decreed in heaven before the foundations of this world, upon which all blessings are predicated and when we obtain any blessing from God, it is by obedience to that law upon which it is predicated.” ... In fact, it can be seen in heaven because small acts of faith are required to ignite God’s promises.
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| "Faithfully activate Heavenly power to receive specific blessings from God." - Dale G. Renlund. |
... Often, the activation energy needed for blessings requires more than just looking or asking; ongoing, repeated, faith-filled actions are required. ..
... Small actions fuel our ability to walk along the covenant path and lead to the greatest blessings God can offer. But oxygen flows only if we figuratively keep moving our feet.
... And sometimes we need to “be still and know that [God is] God” and trust in His timing.
... And sometimes we need to “be still and know that [God is] God” and trust in His timing.
When you receive any blessing from God, you can conclude that you have complied with an eternal law governing reception of that blessing. But remember that the “irrevocably decreed” law is time insensitive, meaning blessings come on God’s timetable.
.. If a desired blessing from God has not been received yet you do not need to go crazy, wondering what more you need to do. Instead, heed Joseph Smith’s counsel to “cheerfully do all things that lie in [your] power; and then … stand still, with the utmost assurance, to see the … arm [of God] … revealed.”25 Some blessings are reserved for later, even for the most valiant of God’s children.26
Six months ago a home-centered, Church-supported plan to learn doctrine, strengthen faith, and fortify individuals and families was introduced. President Russell M. Nelson promised that the changes can help us survive spiritually, increase our gospel joy, and deepen our conversion to Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ.27 But it is up to us to claim these blessings. We are each responsible to open and study Come, Follow Me—For Individuals and Families, along with the scriptures and other Come, Follow Me material.28
... I invite you to faithfully activate heavenly power to receive specific blessings from God. Exercise the faith to strike the match and light the fire. Supply the needed oxygen while you patiently wait on the Lord. .."
If you would like to read the whole talk either now or in your own time, here's the link below.
Stay Tuned until next time.
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