Steady in the Storms
Open talk in Gospel LibraryContents
Before Reading
Before reading or listening to the talk, consider the following questions:
- What does President Eyring identify as the perils of our time?
- How does he suggest we can stand steady in these storms?
- What role do covenants play in this process?
- What does it mean to become like a child in our faith and obedience?
- What are the benefits and blessings of following the Savior's teachings?
Topics
Recognizing the Perils of Our Time
President Eyring acknowledges the increasing perils and wicked forces in our time. He notes these dangers will make it more challenging to honor the covenants we make and live the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Each of us, wherever we are, knows that we live in increasingly perilous times.
The perils of greatest danger come to us from the forces of wickedness. Those forces are increasing.
- What does President Eyring identify as the perils of our time?
- How do these perils affect our ability to live the gospel and honor our covenants?
- How have you experienced these perils in your own life?
- What strategies can you implement to withstand these challenges and remain faithful?
Building Our Foundation on Christ
President Eyring emphasizes the importance of building our foundation on Christ to withstand the storms of life. He uses the metaphor of a rock to represent this sure foundation.
And now, my sons, remember, remember that it is upon the rock of our Redeemer, who is Christ, the Son of God, that ye must build your foundation.
It has never been more important than it is now to understand how to build on that sure foundation.
- What does it mean to build our foundation on Christ?
- Why is this especially important in our time?
- How have you built your foundation on Christ?
- What steps can you take to strengthen this foundation?
Making and Keeping Covenants
President Eyring discusses the transformative power of making and renewing covenants with God. He emphasizes that this process brings the power of Christ's Atonement into our lives, leading to a change in our hearts and increased capacity to love and obey.
We receive that change as we make and renew covenants with God. That brings the power of Christ’s Atonement to allow a transformation in our hearts.
We obey, and we gain power to resist temptation, and we gain the promised companionship of the Holy Ghost.
- What role do covenants play in our spiritual transformation?
- How does making and renewing covenants bring the power of Christ's Atonement into our lives?
- What covenants have you made with God?
- How have these covenants transformed your heart and life?
Becoming Like a Child
President Eyring teaches that we must become like a child in our faith and obedience to withstand the storms of life. He clarifies that being like a child is not being weak or childish, but rather being meek, humble, patient, and full of love.
It is this: we must become as a child—a little child.
Our natures must be changed to become as a child to gain the strength we must have to stand steady and at peace in times of peril.
- What does it mean to become like a child in our faith and obedience?
- Why is this essential in withstanding the storms of life?
- How can you strive to become more childlike in your faith and obedience?
- What changes have you noticed as you have tried to become more like a child in your faith and obedience?
Following the Savior's Teachings
President Eyring invites us to accept the Savior's invitation to come unto Him for peace in this life and eternal life in the world to come. He assures us that following the Savior's teachings will provide us with hope, safety, and strength to endure the storms of life.
I bear you my solemn witness that the Lord Jesus Christ has given you the invitation "Come unto me."
He knows the way. He is the Way.
- What does it mean to accept the Savior's invitation to come unto Him?
- How do the Savior's teachings provide us with hope, safety, and strength?
- How have you accepted the Savior's invitation in your life?
- How have the Savior's teachings provided you with hope, safety, and strength during the storms of life?
