The Words of Christ and the Holy Ghost Will Lead Us to the Truth
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Embrace Your Divine Potential
Elder Wada explains that as children of God, we have a divine potential to become like Him. Understanding our premortal existence and Heavenly Father's plan helps us recognize our true identity and the blessings of exaltation.
God is our Father in Heaven. We are His spirit children, and we are created after His image.
Learning these important truths has helped me know my true identity and the great blessings of exaltation and eternal life God has prepared for us.Key Points:
- We lived with God as spirits before coming to earth.
- Heavenly Father loves us and prepared a plan for our eternal life.
- Understanding our divine potential helps us recognize our true identity.
- Reflect on a moment when you felt a deep sense of your divine potential.
- Share a time when understanding your identity as a child of God gave you strength.
- Discuss how learning about the plan of salvation has impacted your life choices.
Feast on the Words of Christ
Elder Wada shares his experience of finding comfort and direction in the words of Christ during his youth. He emphasizes the importance of studying the scriptures to receive guidance and peace.
Wherefore, … feast upon the words of Christ; for behold, the words of Christ will tell you all things what ye should do.
The words of Jesus Christ comforted me, lifted my soul, and gave me hope.Key Points:
- Studying the scriptures can provide comfort and guidance.
- The words of Christ can fill our hearts and give us hope.
- Trusting in the words of Christ helps us navigate life's challenges.
- Describe a time when reading the scriptures brought you peace.
- Share how a particular verse or passage has guided you in a decision.
- Discuss how regular scripture study has influenced your relationship with Christ.
Rely on the Holy Ghost for Guidance
Elder Wada recounts his journey of recognizing the Holy Ghost's influence in his life. He explains how the Holy Ghost provides personal revelation and direction.
The Holy Ghost will show you all things what you should do.
The plan of salvation sank deep into my heart.Key Points:
- The Holy Ghost can speak to us personally and uniquely.
- Praying with real intent invites the Holy Ghost's guidance.
- The Holy Ghost helps us understand our divine potential and destiny.
- Reflect on an experience where you felt the guidance of the Holy Ghost.
- Share how the Holy Ghost has helped you understand your relationship with Heavenly Father.
- Discuss a moment when the Holy Ghost confirmed a truth to you.
Recognize the Power of Prayer
Elder Wada highlights the role of sincere prayer in drawing closer to Heavenly Father and receiving personal revelation. He shares how learning to pray helped him understand his identity as a child of God.
Praying to Heavenly Father helped me know who He is and my relationship with Him—that I was His beloved spirit son.
Their prayer in my behalf was a reflection of Heavenly Father and the Savior’s love for me.Key Points:
- Prayer is a way to communicate with Heavenly Father.
- Sincere prayer can lead to personal revelation.
- Praying in the name of Jesus Christ is essential for effective communication with God.
- Share a time when prayer brought you comfort or answers.
- Discuss how prayer has strengthened your relationship with Heavenly Father.
- Reflect on a moment when you felt Heavenly Father's love through prayer.
Understand the Plan of Salvation
Elder Wada expresses gratitude for the plan of salvation, which allows us to return to God's presence through Jesus Christ. He emphasizes the importance of knowing this plan to understand our purpose and potential.
I am grateful for our Heavenly Father’s plan of salvation.
Knowing this incredible plan will help us know we are children of God and we can become like Him.Key Points:
- The plan of salvation is central to understanding our purpose on earth.
- Jesus Christ's Atonement is key to returning to God's presence.
- Knowing the plan helps us understand our divine potential and destiny.
- Reflect on how understanding the plan of salvation has influenced your life choices.
- Share a time when the knowledge of the plan of salvation brought you peace.
- Discuss how the plan of salvation has helped you navigate challenges.
