In Support of the Rising Generation

Seeing the Divine Identity of the Youth

Brother Nelson emphasizes the importance of seeing the youth through Heavenly Father's eyes, recognizing their divine identity and potential. This perspective enables leaders and parents to serve the youth more effectively.

Elder Dale G. Renlund taught that "to effectively serve others we must see them … through Heavenly Father’s eyes."

Bishops today are blessed with discernment to see the divine identity of the youth in their care.

• Seeing the youth through Heavenly Father's eyes.
• Recognizing the divine identity and potential of the youth.
• Effectively serving the youth by understanding their divine worth.

• When have you seen the divine potential in a young person?
• How has this perspective influenced your interactions with the youth?
• Share a personal experience where you felt your divine potential was recognized and nurtured.

Building Strong Relationships with the Youth

Building strong relationships with the youth is essential. Brother Nelson emphasizes how Helaman prioritized building relationships with the young Ammonites, which helped them trust him and look to him as their leader.

Helaman "numbered" the young men in his care. He prioritized building strong relationships with them.

• The importance of building strong relationships with the youth.
• How strong relationships foster trust and leadership.

• What strategies have you used to build strong relationships with the youth?
• Share a time when a strong relationship with a leader or mentor influenced your life.
• How can you better prioritize building relationships with the youth in your ward?

Supporting Youth in Their Resolve to Act

Brother Nelson highlights the importance of supporting the youth in their resolve to act, as exemplified by Helaman's support for the young Ammonites in their decision to go forth in battle.

The day was won, as Helaman supported these young men in their resolve to act.

• The importance of supporting the youth in their resolve to act.
• How support can lead to successful outcomes.

• Share a time when you were supported in your resolve to act.
• How can you better support the youth in their decisions and actions?
• How has supporting a young person in their resolve to act influenced them or you?

Providing Guidance and Resources for Spiritual Growth

Brother Nelson discusses the role of leaders and parents in providing guidance and resources for the spiritual growth of the youth. He emphasizes the importance of studying inspired sources and seeking guidance from the Spirit.

The needed guidance for leaders and parents is found in the Gospel Library and the Gospel Living apps. In these inspired resources, we can find the scriptures, teachings of modern prophets, and the General Handbook.

As all members of the ward study these inspired sources and seek guidance from the Spirit, everyone will be directed by the Lord in strengthening the youth.

• The role of leaders and parents in providing guidance and resources.
• The importance of studying inspired sources.
• Seeking guidance from the Spirit for strengthening the youth.

• Share a time when you found guidance or resources that helped in strengthening the youth.
• How have you used the Gospel Library or Gospel Living apps in your efforts to guide the youth?
• Share an instance when you felt directed by the Lord in your efforts to strengthen the youth.

Blessings of Focusing on the Rising Generation

Brother Nelson emphasizes the blessings that come to the entire ward as they focus on the rising generation. He stresses the importance of following the promptings of the Holy Ghost, building relationships of love and trust, and allowing the youth to learn through counseling together and putting their plans into action.

The entire ward will be blessed and strengthened as members focus on the rising generation.

It is relationships in the lives of the youth that have the greatest influence on their choices.

As we step back and allow the youth to learn through counseling together, choosing an inspired course, and putting their plan into action, they will experience true joy and growth.

• The blessings that come to the entire ward as they focus on the rising generation.
• The importance of following the promptings of the Holy Ghost in reaching out to the youth.
• Allowing the youth to learn through counseling together and putting their plans into action.

• Share a time when you observed or experienced the blessings of focusing on the rising generation.
• How has following the promptings of the Holy Ghost influenced your interactions with the youth?
• Share a time when you saw a young person experience joy and growth through counseling together and putting their plans into action.