Diane filled in and shared our lesson today on Elder Holland's talk, Lord I Believe and Sister Dalton's talk, Be Not Moved!
She had us think of the faith continuum (the desire to believe on one side and a sure knowledge on the opposite) and list some experiences where we felt we were on one side or the other. We discussed what causes us to fluctuate from one side or the other and how doubt and fear are actually on the faith continuum. However, we want doubt and fear to push us to a sure knowledge.
The essential questions for the lesson:
What do we do in times of doubt?
Why choose faith?
And, some 'gems' that Sister Diane Silla picked out for us from the talks:
The size of your faith or the degree of your knowledge is not the issue, its the integrity you demonstrate toward the faith you do have and the truth you already know.
Honestly acknowledge your questions and your concerns, but first and forever fan the flames of your faith, because all things are possible to them that believe.
If ye can no more than desire to believe, let this desire work in you, even until ye believe.
In this church, what we know will always trump what we do not know. And remember, in this world, everyone is to walk by faith.
If you and your family want to be healed, don't let those questions stand in the way of faith working its miracle.
Be not afraid, only believe.
Stand in holy places, and be not moved.
Stand firm. Be steadfast.
Stand for faith and righteousness.
Stand as a witness.
Be not moved in choosing the right. Be not moved in your desire to remain virtuous. Be not moved in being worthy and to make and keep sacred covenants. Be not moved in your acceptance of the Savior's atonement.
Thank you Diane, for such a wonderfully prepared lesson!
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