Look to God and Live

Find Strength in Trials

Elder Christofferson recounts the tragic accident in Lesotho to illustrate how individuals can find strength and solace by turning to God during difficult times.

Jesus Christ loves us and is with us, even though our hearts hurt.

Turn to the Lord, and find the strength to accept His will.

• Turning to God can provide comfort and strength during trials.
• Community support and shared faith can help individuals cope with tragedy.
• Sacred music, scriptures, and prayer are sources of solace.

• Recall a time when you faced a significant challenge. How did your faith help you through it?
• Have you ever experienced comfort from the scriptures or prayer during a difficult time?
• Think of a moment when you witnessed the strength of a community coming together in faith.

Look to God and Live

The counsel to "look to God and live" is emphasized as a guiding principle for both temporal and eternal prosperity.

See that ye look to God and live.

If they would look they might live.

• Looking to God means seeking His guidance and adhering to His commandments.
• The principle applies to both spiritual salvation and improving mortal life.
• The story of the brass serpent is used as a symbol of Christ and looking to Him for salvation.

• Reflect on a time when you felt the need to refocus your life on God.
• How have you experienced the blessings of looking to God in your daily life?
• Consider a situation where you felt guided by divine inspiration.

Prosper by Keeping Commandments

Elder Christofferson explains that true prosperity comes from keeping God's commandments, which brings the guidance and blessings of heaven.

Inasmuch as ye shall keep my commandments ye shall prosper in the land.

• Prosperity is defined by spiritual guidance, not just economic well-being.
• Obedience to commandments leads to divine support and blessings.
• The Book of Mormon illustrates the principle of prosperity through obedience.

• Think about a time when you felt blessed for keeping a specific commandment.
• How do you define prosperity in your own life?
• Share an experience where obedience to God's laws brought unexpected blessings.

The Role of Repentance and the Holy Spirit

Elder Christofferson discusses the importance of repentance and the role of the Holy Spirit in our lives, emphasizing the need to maintain the Spirit's presence.

Come unto Christ and receive His promise of complete forgiveness as you fully repent of your sins.

• Repentance restores the presence of the Holy Spirit in our lives.
• The Holy Spirit provides comfort, guidance, and strength.
• Failing to keep commandments can lead to losing the Spirit's influence.

• Reflect on a time when you felt the Spirit leave and then return to your life.
• How has repentance strengthened your relationship with God?
• Consider how the Holy Spirit has guided you in making important decisions.

Prioritize God Above All

Elder Christofferson urges members to make God their highest priority, illustrating how this focus can lead to spiritual growth and fulfillment.

Looking to God means that He is not just one of our priorities; it means, rather, that He is our one highest priority.

• Making God the highest priority leads to peace and spiritual growth.
• Prioritizing God provides strength in opposition and isolation.
• The example of survivors in Lesotho shows the impact of placing God first.

• How do you prioritize God in your daily routines?
• Share an experience where prioritizing God led to unexpected blessings.
• Consider how making God your highest priority has influenced your relationships.