"Forget Not"

 A message from President Dieter F. Uchtdorf, of the 1st Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

(The following are highlights from his talk, quoted)

1. Forget not to be patient with yourself

 -God is aware that you are not perfect. He is also aware that those you think are perfect are not.

-It is part of your mortal experience that you have weaknesses. God wants to eventually bring all our weaknesses to strengths.

-Stop punishing yourself.

-Remember to be compassionate and patient with yourself.

-Our journey toward perfection is long, but we can find wonder and delight in even the tiniest steps in the journey.

2 – Forget not the difference between a good sacrifice and a foolish sacrifice

 -Acceptable sacrifice: giving up something good for something of far greater worth

-Am I committing my time and energies to the things that matter most?

3 – Forget not to be happy now.

 -Charlie and the Choc. Factory: People all over the world desperately endure to find the “golden ticket”. Some feel that their entire future happiness depends on whether or not a “golden ticket” will fall in their hands.

-So many people today are waiting for their “golden ticket”. i.e., freedom from stress or worry, a perfect, happy, marriage.

-When we put our happiness on hold, we could forget to notice the beautiful “forget-me-not” flowers that are all around us; the blessings that are all around us.

4 – Forget not the “Why” of the Gospel

 -We focus on what the Lord wants us to do and how we might do it, but we sometimes forget why.

-The Gospel of Jesus Christ is not an obligation, but a pathway.

- The Gospel is a light that penetrates mortality and illuminates the way before us., while understanding the what and the how of the Gospel is necessary, the eternal fire and majesty of the Gospel springs from the why.

-Let us not walk the path of discipleship with our eyes on the ground thinking only of the tasks and obligations before us. Let us not walk unaware with the beauties..that surround us.
-Seek out the majesty, the beauty, and the exhilarating joy of the why of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
-The what and how of obedience marks the way, and keeps us on the right path. The why of obedience sanctifies our actions.

5 – Forget not that the Lord loves you

-You are not forgotten

-No matter how dark your days may seem, how insignificant you feel, your Heavenly Father has not forgotten. In fact, He loves you with an infinite love.
-God loves you because you are His child.
-You are closer to Heaven than you suppose. You are destined for more than you can possibly imagine. Continue to increase in faith and personal righteousness, accept the restored Gospel of Jesus Christ as your way of life. Cherish the gift of activity in this great and true church. Treasure the gift of service in the blessed organization of Relief Society. Continue to strengthen homes and families.

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