Church on June 10th, 2012

We had some great talks and lessons today, so I wanted to share some of my notes with you!

• We're always in our spiritual battles. Are you going to choose to fight and conquer?
• These are the times that tries men's souls...be prepared for anything that may come. Always try to keep the Spirit with you to fight off the adversary.
• D&C 121--Paul Rands touched base on this a little bit. I just recommend reading the whole chapter though, it's too good to pass up!
• Stay in the "right" places to stay with the Spirit, to have many "bars" (like cell reception). If we don't have good reception, go to higher/better ground. Basically, if you aren't in tune with the Spirit, you may be in a place that may not be where he is. Choose the places you go, the things you do, and the things you say carefully so that he can always dwell with you, to protect you and keep you safe...and not just physically safe, but spiritually safe.
• D&C 123:17 "Therefore, dearly beloved brethren, let us cheerfully do all things that lie in our power; and then may we stand still, with the utmost assurance, to see the salvation of God, and for his arm to be revealed."
• "We cannot do it alone, we must turn to the Lord in prayer" ~President Gordon B. Hinckley
• John 10 "As the Father knoweth me, even so know I the Father: and I lay down my life for the sheep." (v.15)
• It does not matter what happens to us in this life, just as long as we have the Gospel.

(Sunday School)
 Lesson 22: "Have Ye Receive His Image In Your Countenances"

1. Alma 5 - Be prepared to experience a "mighty change of heart".  ~ This is such a great chapter! I recommend reading it...some call it "Alma's Exam"
2. Alma 6 - Zarahemla is humbled and repents. Church is organized.
3. Alma 7 - Alma testifies of Christ in Gideon.

(Relief Society)

• Doctrine and Covenants 42:61 "If thou shalt ask, thou shalt receive revelation upon revelation, knowledge upon knowledge, that thou mayest know the mysteries and peaceable things—that which bringeth joy, that which bringeth life eternal."
• Our Heavenly Father guides us individually and as a Church through the Holy Ghost.
  
• God manifests Himself to His children in our day just as He has done in ages past.
• The Lord guides His people through revelation to the President of the Church
• We are each entitled to personal inspiration from the Holy Ghost if we obey the commandments.
• The Holy Ghost is a safe guide along the pathway of mortal life.