Seek Him with All Your Heart
Open talk in Gospel LibraryContents
Before Reading
Before reading or listening to the talk, consider the following questions:
- What does the Japanese word for "busy" suggest about spiritual nourishment?
- How does Bishop Budge relate the concept of "being still" to faith and focus on the Savior?
- What are some practical ways Bishop Budge suggests to enhance our spiritual practices?
- How does Bishop Budge describe the Lord's desire for us to commune with Him?
- What promise does the Lord give to those who seek Him diligently?
Topics
Prioritize Spiritual Nourishment
Bishop Budge highlights the importance of nourishing our spirits by making time for the Lord despite our busy lives. He uses the Japanese word for "busy" to illustrate how neglecting spiritual nourishment can lead to spiritual death.
Being too busy to nourish our spirits can lead us to die spiritually.
Quiet time is sacred time—time that will facilitate personal revelation and instill peace.
- Why is it important to prioritize spiritual nourishment amidst our busy schedules?
- What insights does the Japanese word for "busy" provide about spiritual well-being?
- How can you create more time for spiritual nourishment in your daily life?
- Reflect on a time when you felt spiritually nourished. What contributed to that experience?
Embrace Stillness and Focus on the Savior
Bishop Budge discusses the concept of "being still" as an act of faith that involves focusing on the Savior. He explains that stillness requires mental exertion and devotion, allowing us to connect deeply with God.
Being still is an act of faith and requires effort.
Our focus must be riveted on the Savior and His gospel.
- What does it mean to "be still" according to Bishop Budge?
- How does focusing on the Savior help us overcome doubts and fears?
- What practices can you implement to cultivate stillness in your spiritual life?
- Journal about a time when you felt the peace that comes from focusing on the Savior.
Approach Worship with Heartfelt Devotion
Bishop Budge encourages us to approach our worship and spiritual practices with mindfulness and full purpose of heart, similar to how Sister Wada approached her calligraphy with dedication and intent.
Our worship becomes an expression of our love for Him.
What if we were to take these sacred opportunities off our to-do lists and put them on our "non-doing" lists?
- How does approaching worship with devotion deepen our relationship with God?
- What lessons can be learned from Sister Wada's approach to calligraphy?
- How can you make your worship more heartfelt and intentional?
- Reflect on how your attitude towards spiritual practices affects your connection with God.
Utilize Sacred Opportunities for Spiritual Growth
Bishop Budge outlines various sacred opportunities such as prayer, scripture study, and temple worship that allow us to return to the Lord and strengthen our covenant connection with Him.
The gospel of Jesus Christ gives us opportunities to return to Him often.
When our focus is less on doing and more on strengthening our covenant connection with Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ, I testify that each of these sacred moments will be enriched.
- What are some sacred opportunities mentioned by Bishop Budge that help us grow spiritually?
- How can focusing on our covenant connection with God enrich our spiritual practices?
- Identify one sacred opportunity you can enhance in your life and plan how to do so.
- Reflect on a time when a spiritual practice brought you closer to God. What made it meaningful?
Seek Quiet Time for Personal Revelation
Bishop Budge emphasizes the need for quiet time to facilitate personal revelation and peace. He encourages us to follow the Savior's example of seeking solitude to commune with God.
Quiet time is sacred time—time that will facilitate personal revelation and instill peace.
As we commune with the Lord each day, He will help us to know that which is most needful.
- Why is quiet time important for receiving personal revelation?
- How did the Savior exemplify the need for solitude and communion with God?
- Plan a time each day for quiet reflection and communion with God. How will you use this time?
- Write about a moment when you received personal revelation during a time of stillness.
