I have feasted, yet again, at the experience of Education Week.
I had not availed myself of this opportunity for a couple of years. But plans to attend were planted in my heart early speaking with darling Sharlene, and then I mentally began "gave space" for attending , so when Gay called inviting me, it helped me exercise 'a particle of Faith', believing that if I ventured the way would be opened. And it was! The power and love of Heavenly Father fed me and reminded me I am of worth, infinite worth. A much needed lesson He granted me.
I had a great week, spiritual beyond any expectation, and filling, even to overflowing. (That sounds better than, I'm stuffed.)
On an evening while there I was able to visit with Joel, I committed to him I would write on my blog the many "Questions" presented and posed during the week, using that socratic style that the Church is encouraging. His support for my posting was encouraged, and since we'd do practically anything for our kids.... here goes.
In the words of Brother Kevin J. Worthen, and by recording these here, it is my wish me and any reader will 'counsel' as in "take" these in, and 'counsel with', as in "receive" our individual 'whisperings' from the Lord in the what and how. Thus attending growth toward ultimate redemption!
All readers here are invited to also; watch, read, study, seek and 'receive counsel' from whatever source as needed in answering.
Take pencil in hand and begin..... (one a week might be nice)
NOTE: These Questions appear in no specific order, only how they were found in my notes.)
- What is it that I have come here to change?
- Do my daily routines reflect what I claim to value?
- Am I wearing my busy-ness as a badge of honor?
- What are the 'good works' I am abounding in so that Christ can seal me His?
- What leisurely activity can I replace with Temple service?
- Am I preparing for the sacrament? How can I improve my worship?
- What will I eliminate or alter?
- How will it be different next week?
- Can I identify negative behaviors I ritualize?
- How can I repent and overcome these?
- Identify how Satan works on me specifically.
- Help me to visualize myself in the way I want to be.
- How do we go to Gethsemane with our children?
- Do I believe that He invites us to come to Him there and he will meet us?
- How do we ritualize coming to Christ?
- Do I really want to come?
- What lies have I chosen to believe?
- Do I have a lie I feed and nurture? What is the pay-off for believing the lie?
- What are my weaknesses, and am I humble enough to make them strong?
- Have I trained others to accommodate my poor behaviors?
- How will Jesus help me feel I am enough?
- How does the Atonement help with feelings of inadequacy?
- What do I value and what does that look like?
- Are my behaviors consistent with what I claim I value?
- Will you help me to more fully live the Plan today?
- And what will that look like?
- Is there something I need to alter?
- How do we keep moving forward?
- Is there more I should know?
- Will I look inside and ask myself: What can I do to improve?
- Does Nephi really believe all he says?
- What will people see in us that is "distinct and different in happy ways"?
- Are we trying to keep up to "how everyone is looking"?
- What is the motive, and are we feeding each other a lie?
- Would I feel comfortable with my appearance if I was is the Lord's presence?
- Do I spend some time everyday with the scriptures?
- Am I practicing the above as a divine directive, not just a nice 'to do'?
- Take an accountability of how I trust?
- What am I doing to grow my testimony?
- Do I expect my spouse to meet all of my emotional needs?
- Can I think of a time when I showed patience?
- Do I know my triggers?
- Can learn to, and be "mindful", so I can discourage my triggers?
- Which commandment am I struggling with? Why is that?
- Do I remember 'The Fall' was enormous, that 'we put aside crowns and robes' to come here?
- Have I acknowledged parenting has given me front row seats to my own immaturity? And what is my commitment to change?
- What did righteous Alma do for his son?
- Have I recognized yet that having patience heals souls and unlocks treasures?
- What would I like to be an expert in?
- What are we selectively choosing to "not look at" in the Gospel, "because of the easiness of the way"?
- Do I know how to sanctify myself? When will I start?
- Will I maintain hope and remember it is never too late?
It is my prayer that I can answer and hearken to these great questions of the inspired instructors.
May we all yield our hearts to God, and allow others in our path to help us do so.
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