From Sister Renee Kelly. Exeter Stake Young Women Presidency. 1st Counselor
I recently attended a teaching fireside in my home ward. There were many wonderful points made by the presenter and lots of terrific input from those attending.
At the end the question she (the presenter) left us with was this -
"What doctrine or principle, if understood, would help those in my stewardship progress in the gospel?"
This question lead me to another question - Who exactly is in my stewardship? The first person I thought of was myself! It occurred to me that if I was not actively looking for doctrine and principles during my personal study then the chance that I would be able to teach a doctrine or principle would be greatly diminished. Amazingly, I heard this message echoed in the talk given by Sister Linda Reeves, Second Counselor in the General Relief Society Presidency, on Saturday night. "Feel and see for yourself THEN help others feel and see."
Sisters, we as a presidency are aware of the weight that is upon each of you. Life on its own can get hectic, and when our stewardships broaden because of our callings the weight can increase. Please remember this is HIS work, and because it is HIS, He will help you carry it. Please put yourself first in your gospel study, not in a selfish way but in a way that will nourish you that you may have the will, the stamina and the joy that comes from working with the Savior and his precious Daughters of God.
Thank you as always for being so wonderful!!
Much love.
Image above by Andrew Knaupp found at http://www.lds.org/ensign/print/2012/09/testifying-of-christ?lang=eng&clang=eng
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