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this post should take approximately three minutes to read from start to finish.
This post focuses on a April 2010 General Conference talk, and it is called "Never, Never, Never Give Up!" by Sister Mary N. Cook. I know this post may seem to be targeted to the women in the church but you can do your best to think of ways about how this post applies to you as well. This post is part two, and I would like to share with you some highlights while I was reading the talk.
Sister Cook has mentioned the following;
"Determine now to do what is required to repent. “Partake worthily of the sacrament each week and fill your life with virtuous activities that will bring spiritual power. As you do this, you will grow stronger in your ability to resist temptation, keep the commandments, and become more like Jesus Christ” (Young Women Personal Progress, 71).
Latter-day prophets are on the earth to help you as well. Prophets speak for today. Be riveted on their words. They will give you the signposts that will warn you of danger and keep you safely on the path. ... One of the great blessings of the plan is that we are organized into families.
You have parents whose greater wisdom and experience will help you reach your divine potential. Trust them. They want the best for you. Learn from your mother, your grandmother, and other righteous women with strong testimonies.
The role of a mother in the plan is to be a nurturer. Mothers, no one loves your daughter as you do. You are her best leader, mentor, and example. ... As I learned from working on the virtue value with my mother, your relationship will be strengthened and you both will be blessed by your mutual love,
support, and encouragement.
Young women, choose good friends who will support you in your righteous decision to follow the plan. ... Earning your Honor Bee will give you opportunities to strengthen another young woman with your righteous example and testimony as you mentor her with her Personal Progress.
Finally, live to be worthy of the companionship of the Holy Ghost. ... You will need that peace and assurance when Satan tries to confuse you with winds of doubt, when you are tempted to take
another path, or when others are unkind or mock you for your beliefs.
Let me share with you the experience of Julie, a young woman who was able to face a challenge by following the promptings of the Holy Ghost. She was studying the Old Testament one day, and the thought came to her mind, “Read Matthew 5. Read Matthew 5.” She thought, “Why would the thought come to me to read the New Testament?”
She acted on that prompting and read in Matthew, “Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you” (Matthew 5:44). The next day she had some difficulties with her friends who were unkind and betrayed her.
At first she was very upset, and then she thought, “I’ve been prepared for this. The Spirit prompted me to read Matthew, and I must love and pray for my friends.” The small step of reading the scriptures prepared her to respond in a Christlike way.
From that experience, she was assured that the Lord knew her, and through the promptings of the Holy Ghost, she knew what she was to do. My dear young women, I have met many of you who, just like Julie, have not given up when faced with difficult circumstances but have chosen to follow the plan.
I pray that step by step you will continue to strengthen your testimony. Seek the help of our Heavenly Father, Jesus Christ, prophets, and others who will support you in your decision to follow the plan. Live a virtuous life so that you may have the companionship of the Holy Ghost to safely guide you.
I testify that if you will do these things, the Lord will be with you and you will be able to stay on the path that leads to the temple and to eternal life. “Be strong and of a good courage” (Joshua 1:9) and never, never, never give up! ..."
If you would like to read the whole talk either now or in your own time, the link is below.
Stay Tuned until next time.
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