a quote
“…suffering and brutal unfairness can seem incompatible with the reality of a kind, loving Heavenly Father. Yet He is real, He is kind, and He loves each of His children perfectly. suffering and brutal unfairness can seem incompatible with the reality of a kind, loving Heavenly Father. Yet He is real, He is kind, and He loves each of His children perfectly..”
an invitation
“become ‘stonecatchers.’ Brothers and sisters, not throwing stones is the first step in treating others with compassion. The second step is to try to catch stones thrown by others.”
“When faced with unfairness, we can push ourselves away from God or we can be drawn toward Him for help and support.”
“Do not let unfairness harden you or corrode your faith in God. Instead, ask God for help. Increase your appreciation for and reliance on the Savior. Rather than becoming bitter, let Him help you become better. Allow Him to help you persevere, to let your afflictions be ‘swallowed up in the joy of Christ.’ Join Him in His mission ‘to heal the brokenhearted,’ strive to mitigate unfairness, and become a stonecatcher.”
a promise/blessing
“Jesus Christ both understands unfairness and has the power to provide a remedy. Nothing compares to the unfairness He endured. It was not fair that He experienced all the pains and afflictions of mankind. It was not fair that He suffered for my sins and mistakes and for yours. But He chose to do so because of His love for us and for Heavenly Father. He understands perfectly what we are experiencing (See Hebrews 4:15).”
“Because Jesus Christ endured the infinite atoning sacrifice, He empathizes perfectly with us (see Alma 7:11-13) He is always aware of us and our circumstances. In mortality, we can “come boldly” to the Savior and receive compassion, healing, and help. Even while we suffer inexplicably, God can bless us in simple, ordinary, and significant ways. As we learn to recognize these blessings, our trust in God will increase. In the eternities, Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ will resolve all unfairness.”
a question
How can I better see circumstances through another’s eyes?
How can I be a better stone catcher?
and a study idea
NATURALISTIC LEARNERS-Go outside and find a stone to leave on a table or shelf to remind you to be a stone catcher.
LINGUISTIC LEARNERS- Take time to read and study the footnotes for added clarification and meaning.
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Additional Resources:
- Relief Society Lesson and Printables at Love, Pray, Teach
- Summary, Discussion Questions and Action Steps at Practical Dreamers
- 5 Highlights and Discussion Questions at Divine Code
- Conference Quotes at A Lively Hope
- Conference Quotes at My Computer is My Canvas
- Three thoughts, two quotes and an affirmation (with printable) at Work and Wonder
- Printable Study Guide at MuahRi Treasures
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