Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Simple Statement of Principle: Heavenly Father remembers each and every one of us.
Hebrews 6
10 For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister.
11 And we desire that every one of you do shew the same diligence to the full assurance of hope unto the end:
12 That ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
I think sometimes (especially at this part of the semester) I'm so tempted to fall into apathy because I think that no one would notice if I did. I love this scripture because it reminds me of the omniscience of God. He will not forget our work, our labor, and if we are diligent we can inherit the promises of Abraham. I really like President Eyring's words because he reminds us that not only does our Heavenly Father remember us, but that we need to, in turn, remember Him: "My point is to urge you to find ways to recognize and remember God’s kindness. It will build our testimonies. You may not keep a journal. You may not share whatever record you keep with those you love and serve. But you and they will be blessed as you remember what the Lord has done. You remember that song we sometimes sing: “Count your many blessings; name them one by one, And it will surprise you what the Lord has done.” I have a testimony that we are always remembered and because of that, we need to remember our Heavenly Father.
Hebrews 6
10 For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister.
11 And we desire that every one of you do shew the same diligence to the full assurance of hope unto the end:
12 That ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
I think sometimes (especially at this part of the semester) I'm so tempted to fall into apathy because I think that no one would notice if I did. I love this scripture because it reminds me of the omniscience of God. He will not forget our work, our labor, and if we are diligent we can inherit the promises of Abraham. I really like President Eyring's words because he reminds us that not only does our Heavenly Father remember us, but that we need to, in turn, remember Him: "My point is to urge you to find ways to recognize and remember God’s kindness. It will build our testimonies. You may not keep a journal. You may not share whatever record you keep with those you love and serve. But you and they will be blessed as you remember what the Lord has done. You remember that song we sometimes sing: “Count your many blessings; name them one by one, And it will surprise you what the Lord has done.” I have a testimony that we are always remembered and because of that, we need to remember our Heavenly Father.
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The two words that really stand out to me in the scripture passage you shared are "diligence" and "slothful." To me those illustrate two complete opposite concepts. I too find myself sometimes being tempted to fall into apathy. But in verse 12 it clearly states to not be slothful because if we are, we can't inherit the promises. We need to not give up but always be diligent 100%!
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