Do Your Part with All Your Heart
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Embrace Discipleship with Discipline
Elder Uchtdorf emphasizes that becoming a disciple of Christ requires self-discipline and consistent effort. Just like any skill, discipleship needs constant practice and commitment.
Discipleship takes self-discipline.
Faith in Jesus Christ is a gift, but receiving it is a conscious choice that requires a commitment of all our "might, mind and strength."Key Points:
- Discipleship is not a casual endeavor.
- Faith needs to be nourished and actively applied.
- Temptations become more appealing when faith is not exercised.
- Reflect on a time when consistent practice helped you master a skill.
- Share an experience where your faith was tested and how you responded.
- Discuss a situation where you felt your testimony needed nourishment.
Recognize Your Unique Gifts
Elder Uchtdorf reassures us that everyone has unique gifts given by God. He encourages us to recognize these gifts and use them to bless others and further the Lord's work.
You are a blessed being of light, the spirit child of an infinite God!
There are many gifts, and to every [person] is given a gift by the Spirit of God.Key Points:
- Every individual is gifted with unique talents by God.
- Spiritual gifts may not be flashy but are essential to the Lord's work.
- Using our gifts to help others is a way to honor God.
- Consider a time when you discovered a talent you didn't know you had.
- Think of a moment when someone else's gift blessed your life.
- Share how you have used your gifts to serve others.
Do Your Part in the Lord's Work
Elder Uchtdorf encourages us to actively engage in the Lord's work by using our gifts and doing our part consistently. He assures us that growth happens gradually and that we should approach discipleship with commitment.
Let us, like the faithful servants in the Lord’s parable, increase and magnify them.
Our part is to follow the Christ.Key Points:
- God has high expectations for us, but growth is gradual.
- Jesus Christ accomplished the superhuman part; our role is to follow Him.
- Consistent effort in doing our part leads to spiritual growth.
- Reflect on a time when small, consistent efforts led to significant progress.
- Share an experience where doing your part in the Church brought you joy.
- Discuss how you have seen the Lord magnify your efforts.
Find Joy in the Journey of Faith
Elder Uchtdorf highlights the joy and fulfillment that come from trusting in the Savior and engaging in the journey of faith with all our heart. He encourages us to be patient and diligent in our efforts.
Because of our beloved Savior, there is no such thing as a no-win scenario.
If we place our hope and faith in Him, our victory is assured.Key Points:
- Trust in the Savior ensures our victory.
- Our efforts make us loyal and committed to Jesus Christ.
- Joy comes from engaging wholeheartedly in our faith journey.
- Describe a time when trusting the Savior brought you peace.
- Share how you have found joy in your spiritual journey.
- Reflect on moments when you felt the Savior's strength in your life.
Commit to a Life of Faith and Discipleship
Elder Uchtdorf calls us to be wholehearted believers who commit to a life of faith and discipleship. He reminds us that our efforts lead us closer to perfection in Christ.
Our Father asks that we approach this challenge of faith and discipleship not as casual tourists but as wholehearted believers.
We know that our efforts alone cannot make us celestial. But they can make us loyal and committed to Jesus the Christ, and He can make us celestial.Key Points:
- Approach faith and discipleship with commitment, not casually.
- Our efforts, combined with Christ's grace, lead to celestial glory.
- Faith and discipleship involve leaving behind worldly ways.
- Think of a time when you made a significant commitment to your faith.
- Share how you have seen the Lord's grace in your efforts to follow Him.
- Reflect on changes you have made to align more closely with discipleship.
