Wholehearted
Open talk in Gospel LibraryContents
Before Reading
Before reading or listening to the talk, consider the following questions:
- What does it mean to be "wholehearted" in our discipleship?
- How does Sister Craig relate trials and hardships to our journey of discipleship?
- What does Sister Craig suggest we do when facing challenges in keeping our covenants?
- How does acting in faith help us in difficult times?
- How can we be joyful in our devotion to Jesus Christ, even in hard times?
Topics
Enduring Trials as Disciples of Christ
Sister Craig discusses the inevitability of trials and hardships in our lives, emphasizing that they are part of God's plan for our growth. She highlights the strength and perseverance of early Church pioneers and encourages us to be similarly determined in our discipleship.
Christ’s disciples have always encountered hard times.
Brothers and sisters, to be such men and women is the call of our day—disciples who dig deep to find the strength to keep pulling when called to walk through the wilderness.
- What does Sister Craig say about the role of trials in our journey of discipleship?
- How can we draw strength from the experiences of early Church pioneers in facing our own trials?
- What trials are you currently facing and how can you see them as part of your discipleship journey?
- How can you emulate the perseverance of early Church pioneers in your own life?
Keeping Our Covenants, Even When It Is Not Easy
Sister Craig talks about the importance of keeping our covenants, especially during challenging times. She assures us that trials do not mean we have been abandoned by God, but are part of our covenant relationship with Him.
When your faith, your family, or your future are challenged—when you wonder why life is so hard when you are doing your best to live the gospel—remember that the Lord told us to expect troubles.
Living in convenience does not bring power. The power we need to withstand the heat of our day is the Lord’s power, and His power flows through our covenants with Him.
- Why does Sister Craig emphasize the importance of keeping our covenants, especially during hard times?
- How does keeping our covenants bring us the Lord's power?
- How can you better keep your covenants, especially during challenging times?
- What steps can you take to draw upon the Lord's power through your covenants?
Acting in Faith Amid Challenges
Sister Craig emphasizes the importance of taking action in faith, especially during difficult times. She shares a personal story to illustrate how acting in faith can change our perspective and outcome.
As disciples of Jesus Christ, we understand that faith in Him requires action—especially in hard times.
The scriptures are filled with examples of men and women, disciples of Christ, who, when facing the impossible, simply acted—who got up in faith and walked.
- Why is taking action an important part of exercising faith, according to Sister Craig?
- How can acting in faith change our perspective and outcome during hard times?
- What actions can you take to exercise your faith in a current challenge?
- Can you recall a time when acting in faith helped you overcome a challenge? How can that experience strengthen your faith now?
Being Joyful in Our Devotion to Jesus Christ
Sister Craig discusses the importance of being joyful and wholehearted in our devotion to Jesus Christ, even during trials. She encourages us to remember our pre-mortal choice to follow Christ and to view trials as opportunities to grow and become more like Him.
When hard times come, I try to remember that I chose to follow Christ before I came to earth and that challenges to my faith, my health, and my endurance are all part of the reason I’m here.
I am inspired by the wholehearted, whole-souled discipleship of the widow who threw her two mites into the temple treasury. She gave her all.
- What does it mean to be "wholehearted" in our devotion to Jesus Christ, according to Sister Craig?
- How can we be joyful in our devotion to Jesus Christ, even during trials?
- How can you show more wholehearted devotion to Jesus Christ in your daily life?
- How can you cultivate joy in your discipleship, even in the midst of challenges?
