Hanging above my desk is a sign Shirlyn created which says “Just Do It! - Just Do It! - Just Do It!” She knows that I procrastinate and I admit to this weakness. In his talk we see the approach we must take to live the Doctrine taught by living the Principles which we find in our opportunities from day to day.
I gathered these two questions to help each day:
- What is the right thing to do?
- When is the right time to do it?
Since our opportunities at any time are different and often unexpected, if we use these two questions a few times each day it can influence our actions and approach to the events and our plans. He shows how important it is regarding our privilege to help an individual who is lost or in need. He says; “Brothers and sisters, there may be many who, for some reason, are lost from our sight and who do not know that they are lost. If we delay, we could lose them forever.” But then he emphasizes that “... it is not necessary to create new programs or take actions which are complicated or costly. They only need our determination to serve—to do the right thing at the right time, without delay.”
Regarding those who have fallen away as President Monson teaches so well, we must remember that the “Rescue” has not stopped, it is ongoing and the Lord:
- Expects our Thinking
- Expects our Action
- Expects our Labor
- Expects our Testimonies
- Expects our Devotion
What a great opportunity we have each day to draw nearer to Him with this added layer of commitment in our lives. I had such an opportunity this week when an 18 year old convert was struggling with some "afflictions" in her life. He family had abandoned her as a member of the Church. A close friend and confidant had moved to another city. This young woman had made covenants to keep the commandments and to serve in the Church but it was not going well. What a sweet time it was for us to give her encouragement and promises regarding her chosen path and see the light come back into her eyes, knowing that the road would still be difficult but she had the help promised as she persisted through these hard times.
- Can you think of a personal example of the principles taught here that you could share with your family at Family Home Evening?
- Can you add a “Just Do It!” to your next day?
- How about someone you have not thought about recently. Is there some action you could do now to help?
- Could another family member discuss a recent personal experience at dinner time?
1 comment:
I loved his remarks, they made me want to go out and really apply the Saviors teachings and example to serve our neighbors. As King Benjamin said, "When we are in the service of our fellow beings we are in the service of our Lord. RESCUE - do right thing at the right time without delay. You don't need a planning meeting - if we delay we might lose them forever.
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