Think Celestial!
Open talk in Gospel LibraryContents
Topics
Understanding God's Fabulous Plan
President Nelson emphasizes the importance of understanding God's plan for us, which he describes as fabulous. This understanding removes the mystery from life and the uncertainty from our future.
I have learned that Heavenly Father’s plan for us is fabulous, that what we do in this life really matters, and that the Savior’s Atonement is what makes our Father’s plan possible.
Because of Jesus Christ’s infinite Atonement, our Heavenly Father’s plan is a perfect plan!Key Points:
- Understanding God's plan takes the mystery out of life.
- Our actions in this life have eternal consequences.
- How has understanding God's plan brought clarity to your life?
- Can you share a time when you felt the reality of God's plan for you?
- How does the Atonement of Jesus Christ make God's plan possible?
Making Eternal Choices
President Nelson discusses the importance of making choices with eternal consequences in mind. He emphasizes the significance of our decisions in determining where we will live in eternity.
The baseless notion that we should “eat, drink, and be merry, for tomorrow we die; and it shall be well with us” is one of the most absurd lies in the universe.
Mortality is a master class in learning to choose the things of greatest eternal import.Key Points:
- Our choices today determine our eternal destiny.
- We should live with the end in mind, focusing on the celestial kingdom as our ultimate goal.
- Can you share an experience where you had to make a decision with eternal consequences in mind?
- How has having an eternal perspective influenced your choices?
- How has the principle of "beginning with the end in mind" impacted your life?
Overcoming Trials and Opposition
President Nelson talks about how thinking celestial helps us view trials and opposition in a new light. He encourages us to not let trials shake our testimony and to seek guidance from trustworthy sources.
As you think celestial, you will view trials and opposition in a new light.
When someone you love attacks truth, think celestial, and don’t question your testimony.Key Points:
- Trials and opposition can be viewed in a new light when we think celestial.
- We should never question our testimony when faced with opposition.
- Can you share a time when thinking celestial helped you overcome a trial?
- How has your testimony helped you navigate opposition or trials?
- How do you seek guidance when faced with trials or opposition?
Avoiding Things that Rob Us of Our Agency
President Nelson warns against things that rob us of our agency, such as addictions. He encourages us to seek spiritual and professional help when needed.
As you think celestial, you will find yourself avoiding anything that robs you of your agency.
Any addiction—be it gaming, gambling, debt, drugs, alcohol, anger, pornography, sex, or even food—offends God.Key Points:
- Addictions rob us of our agency.
- We should seek help when struggling with addictions.
- Can you share a time when you had to make a choice to avoid something that could rob you of your agency?
- How has understanding the importance of agency influenced your decisions?
- How can we help others who are struggling with addictions?
Building Faith through Obedience
President Nelson discusses how obedience to God's laws, including paying tithing, builds faith. He shares personal experiences to illustrate this principle.
Paying tithing requires faith, and it also builds faith in God and His Beloved Son.
Spending more time in the temple builds faith.Key Points:
- Obedience to God's laws builds faith.
- Paying tithing and spending time in the temple are ways to build faith.
- Can you share a time when your obedience to God's laws strengthened your faith?
- How has paying tithing or spending time in the temple built your faith?
- How does obedience to God's laws help you think celestial?
