Abide the Day in Christ

Understanding the Parable of the Ten Virgins

Sister Wright discusses the parable of the ten virgins, highlighting the importance of spiritual preparedness and the consequences of neglecting it.

Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom.

And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came; and they that were ready went in with him to the marriage: and the door was shut.

• Spiritual preparedness is likened to the oil in the lamps of the virgins.
• The wise virgins who were prepared entered with the bridegroom, while the unprepared were left out.

• Can you recall a time when you felt spiritually prepared or unprepared?
• How does the parable of the ten virgins resonate with you personally?
• Have you experienced a situation where you felt the consequences of being spiritually unprepared?

Experiencing Peace through Spiritual Preparedness

Sister Wright shares her personal experience when diagnosed with cancer and how her spiritual preparedness provided her with peace and assurance.

I have learned from personal experience that spiritual preparation for the coming of the Lord is not only essential but the only way to find true peace and happiness.

In the end, because of Jesus Christ, everything can be OK.

• Spiritual preparedness can provide peace and assurance in times of trial.
• Through Jesus Christ, everything can be OK, regardless of the outcome.

• Have you experienced a trial where your spiritual preparedness provided peace?
• Can you share an example of how your faith in Jesus Christ helped you through a difficult time?
• How has spiritual preparation impacted your life?

Abiding the Day through Jesus Christ

Sister Wright emphasizes the role of Jesus Christ in helping us "abide the day" and the need for simplification and focus on holy and revelatory experiences.

Jesus Christ makes it possible for us to "abide the day."

We need to simplify, focus our efforts, and be gatherers of the Light of Jesus Christ.

• Through Jesus Christ, we can "abide the day."
• Simplification and focus on holy and revelatory experiences are essential.

• Can you share a time when simplifying your life brought you closer to Christ?
• How have holy and revelatory experiences helped you "abide the day"?
• In what ways have you gathered the Light of Jesus Christ?

Nourishing Our Souls with Righteousness

Sister Wright uses the analogy of the "evergreen mountain" to illustrate the importance of daily spiritual nourishment.

Like "the dews of Carmel," as we seek to nourish our souls "with things pertaining to righteousness," "small and simple things," our testimonies and the testimonies of our children will live!

• Daily spiritual nourishment is essential for our testimonies to live.
• Small and simple things pertaining to righteousness can provide this nourishment.

• What "small and simple things" have nourished your soul?
• Can you share a time when daily spiritual nourishment strengthened your testimony?
• How have you seen the impact of daily spiritual nourishment in your family?

Sharing His Light

Sister Wright discusses the power of sharing the light of Christ with others, especially those we love.

We cannot share our oil, but we can share His light.

Oil in our lamps will not only help us "abide the day" but can also be the means of illuminating the path that leads those we love to the Savior.

• We can share the light of Christ with others.
• Sharing His light can help illuminate the path to the Savior for others.

• How have you shared the light of Christ with others?
• Can you share a time when someone else's light illuminated your path?
• Have you seen the impact of sharing His light in your own life or in the lives of others?