40 Day General Conference Challenge DAY 17
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NAME OF CHRIST:
“Once you and I have made a covenant with God, our relationship with Him becomes much closer than before our covenant. Now we are bound together. Because of our covenant with God, He will never tire in His efforts to help us, and we will never exhaust His merciful patience with us. Each of us has a special place in God’s heart. …… Jesus Christ is the guarantor of those covenants (see Hebrews 7:22; 8:6).”
-Russell M. Nelson
QUOTE ABOUT JESUS CHRIST:
“In discouraging moments, we may feel that we will never measure up to the Lord’s high standards or the expectations of others. We may unwittingly impose expectations on others—or even ourselves—that are not the Lord’s expectations. We may communicate in subtle ways that the worth of a soul is based on certain achievements or callings, but these are not the measure of our standing in the Lord’s eyes. ‘The Lord looketh on the heart.’ He cares about our desires and longings and what we are becoming.”
-D. Todd Christofferson
SCRIPTURE:
“For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body: so also is Christ.”
-1 Corinthians 12:12
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INSPIRING QUOTE:
“Thus, the doctrine of belonging comes down to this—each one of us can affirm: Jesus Christ died for me; He thought me worthy of His blood. He loves me and can make all the difference in my life. As I repent, His grace will transform me. I am one with Him in the gospel covenant; I belong in His Church and kingdom; and I belong in His cause to bring redemption to all of God’s children.”
-D. Todd Christofferson
INVITATION TO ACT:
“We lift and encourage each other in pursuing the upward path, knowing that no matter tribulation and no matter delays in promised blessings, we can “‘be of good cheer; [for Christ has] overcome the world,’ and we are with Him.”
-D. Todd Christofferson
A PROMISED BLESSING:
“We can feel joy as we pursue, individually and communally, ‘the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ.’ Despite disappointments and setbacks along the way, it is a grand quest. ..Being one with the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit is without doubt the ultimate in belonging.”
-D. Todd Christofferson
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REFLECTION QUESTION:
- How have I felt a sense of belonging in my own ward and stake?
LEARNING STYLE STUDY IDEA:
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INDIVIDUAL LEARNERS: Pray and ponder how I can personally include all in the Lord’s Kingdom.
MY THOUGHTS:
Heavenly Father cares deeply about each and every one of His children. He wants us to feel loved and cared for in His Kingdom. He wants us to reach out to one another in love and in kindness and to help everyone belong. Open my circle and allow others in . How can I help others feel like they belong?–Erin
ARTWORK:
- “The Greatest Love Story” by Taylor Sharp
- You Belong” by Taylor Child
MUSIC:
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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
FREE RESOURCES
- 40-Day General Conference Challenge Reading Schedule
- “5 Inspiring Ways to Study General Conference Talks” blog post
- “Looking for A Way To Read General Conference Talks That You Love” blog post
- “6 Ways to Make General Conference More Enjoyable” blog post
- “Using Floors, Stairs, and Ceilings With the 40 Day Challenge” blog post
- Inklings Instagram Video Discussion-Coming Soon
- Work and Wonder Blog Post-Coming Soon
- The Divine Code Blog Post with 5 highlights
PAID RESOURCES
- 40-Day General Conference Study Guide- October 2022
- General Conference Addresses, Journal Edition October 2022 (Affiliate Link)
- “The Doctrine of Belonging“
Study Guide from My Upside Down Umbrella
- “Work and Wonder General Conference Workbook October 2022” (Affiliate Link)
- “Work and Wonder General Conference Workbook For Kids October 2022” (Affiliate Link)
- Conference on the Go Podcast
“The Doctrine of Belonging” Lesson Plan from Love, Pray, Teach
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