Gospel Living
Teaser text and self-driven activities for the new children and youth program and Gospel Living app
Do you share the gospel like you share your french fries?
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Preach my Gospel, a useful tool for both missionaries and members alike, says, "The Book of Mormon describes the plan of happiness, which gives meaning and perspective to life" (113).
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2 Nephi 9 also talks about the plan of happiness, or the Plan of Salvation. In verse 18 we read that if we keep the commandments, our "joy shall be full forever."​ A simple way to help spread the everlasting joy of the gospel is through inviting others in normal, natural ways to hear about the restored church.
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STRIVE TO BE
Invite a friend to the next youth fireside or Face to Face event
I Love to see the Temple
How many times have you sung this song in Primary? At least a million? But when was the last time you thought about the words?
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"I love to see the temple,
I’m going there someday
To feel the Holy Spirit
To listen and to pray.
For the temple is a House of God,
A place of love and beauty.
I’ll prepare myself while I am young.
This is my sacred duty."
How have you started preparing to enter the temple?
STRIVE TO BE
Enjoy a temple walk. Visit the nearest temple to you or virtually “walk” on churchofjesuschrist.org/temples
“I Can Do All Things” by Tanner Townsend
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Listen to this song from the 2015 Especially For Youth soundtrack.
STRIVE TO BE
Set a goal for the week to accomplish something you’ve been putting off. It could be cleaning out your closet or starting a paper for school before the night before it’s due.
Unexpected Answers
“My mom and I were driving down our street when we drove past a girl in a wheelchair. My mom commented that she sees her everywhere, but she’s always alone. She sits by herself at church and school. I felt bad for her, but didn’t know what to say if I ever did talk to her. I said a silent prayer that she would make a friend soon.
“The next week my mom and I were at an activity for church and we saw her in the corner of the room. Without even thinking, my mom went over and introduced herself. I went over to meet her too. She was so nice! She had been in a wheelchair for her whole life and was super strong. She had a lot to say and seemed to like the company. When we said goodbye I remembered my prayer to Heavenly Father to help her find a friend. Maybe the answer to my prayer was me!”
STRIVE TO BE
Write down what you think a good friend is. What do they say or do? What do they not do or say? Choose a few things to do yourself and become a better friend to others.
SERVE to Be
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The two great commandments are to love God and love your neighbor. And when you serve your neighbors to show them love, you also serve and love God! (Mosiah 2:17)
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President Nelson has stated that "our greatest joy comes as we help our brothers and sisters." Read the rest of his talk here.
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STRIVE TO BE
Choose an act of service to do this week. It could be for your family, a friend, sibling, neighbor, or teacher. Write it down so you don't forget!