Be a good man in a storm.
John Wooden
Spiritual poise allows us to focus on what matters most.
Christ showed us how he maintained spiritual poise:
- He knew who he was.
- He knew there was a great plan of happiness.
- He knew that all who make and keep sacred covenants will be saved.
Poise comes when we see things from an eternal perspective.
It might be easier to focus on eternity when you know that you have an irreplaceable role in the plan.
Spiritual poise blesses us to stay calm and focused on what matters most, especially when we are under pressure. President Hugh B. Brown taught, “Faith in God and in the ultimate triumph of right contributes to mental and spiritual poise in the face of difficulties.”
Under the immense pressure to enable the salvation of all humankind, Jesus demonstrated three important conditions that help us understand His great poise. First, He knew who He was and was true to His divine mission. Next, He knew that there was a great plan of happiness. And finally, He knew that through His infinite Atonement, all who faithfully yoke themselves to Him by making and keeping sacred covenants received through priesthood ordinances will be saved.
Knowing who we are and being true to our divine identity brings calm. Christlike poise requires that we avoid comparing ourselves to others or pretending to be someone we’re not.
… remembering that there is a grand plan engenders courage and poise in challenging conditions.
…the enabling power of Christ, made possible by His atoning sacrifice, gives us the strength to endure and prevail.
Know and be true to who you are, remember that there is a plan, and remember to stay close to Christ who makes everything possible.
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