Lesson from last week in RS...Carisa

It was a great lesson...She titled it--Remember to Look up!!!
Her lesson was one that she wanted to encourage, uplift, inspire, reassure and cheer-up all that were there.  We really do have to pat ourselves on the back from time to time.  Life seems to just beat us up most of the time.  But if we stick to the simple but necessary principles of the gospel we will be ok.
She talked about the phrase--FEAR NOT!!  Carisa had researched about the phrase FEAR NOT..  Just how many times it appears in the scriptures, in conference talks and books written by the brethren.  I can't quite remember the exact amount but it was unbelievable.  At least a million times.  (Not really, but it seemed like it!!)  I know that the Lord and the Apostles are telling us to fear not in these last days.  If we are doing what we're supposed to be doing, then we have no need to fear the future.  

Principles to remember...(Nothing new, as you will see.)  

It's amazing that the scriptures and the brethren repeat themselves over and over!! 

 And what I take from that.... 

WE ARE SLOW LEARNERS!!!

1.  Prayer--who really knows you best?  Your Heavenly Father.  So why are we so reluctant at times to turn to Him. To have a great conversation with the one who can help in all aspects of our lives.  Great discussion!!
2.  Scripture study--Find what works for you!!  Study lesson manuals, Ensign, Scripture study books, anything that will help you understand what you are reading.  I know that we have been counseled to read even though you may not understand.  The peace that comes and the spirit that accompanies you as you study will always be a help in your life.  We are so blessed to be able to have these wonderful books to study from and to learn what we need to learn to be closer to God.
Question? 

HAVE YOU EVER READ THE SCRIPTURES OR TALKS FROM THE APOSTLES AND NOT BEEN UPLIFTED IN SOME WAY??  

HAVE YOU EVER FELT THAT IT WAS TIME WASTED?  

I don't know about you, but--NOT ME!!

3.  Service--I can promise that if you will service someone today, you will be blessed.  I have been amazed that when I sincerely pray for opportunities to serve, I will always find them.  Ask Heavenly Father to help you and He will!!  I PROMISE!!  

Sisters...there are those among us that need you.  There are those who need to feel a part of us.  A part of our neighborhoods, they need friends.  Everyone needs friends.  Please serve!!  The Lord will help you find the time and bless you all along the way.  

Great lesson Carisa---Thanks for your preparation.  We love you!!

BE A FRIEND!!!!