Bishops are blessed to see the divine identity of the youth in their care.
It feels like this has no meaning for me because I will never be in a position to guide youth—despite what I once believed about my potential.
Faithful parents are praying for examples of discipleship for their children. No program will replace the examples of adult disciples.
Can confirm on both counts.
Helaman loved these young men like sons and saw their potential. Elder Dale G. Renlund taught that “to effectively serve others we must see them … through Heavenly Father’s eyes. Only then can we begin to comprehend the true worth of a soul. Only then can we sense the love that Heavenly Father has for all … His children.” Bishops today are blessed with discernment to see the divine identity of the youth in their care.
If we aren’t seeing someone as God sees them our first step in serving them is to pray to see them so.
The entire ward will be blessed and strengthened as members focus on the rising generation. …
The youth will learn the pattern of revelation as they participate with us in the process of seeking and acting upon promptings to serve others. As the youth turn to the Lord for this inspired guidance, their relationships with and trust in Him will deepen.
Helaman helped the young Ammonites to see how a valiant disciple of Jesus Christ lives. We can be powerful examples to the youth of how disciples of Christ live today. Faithful parents are praying for these examples in the lives of their children. No program can replace the influence of loving, covenant-keeping adults.
Before I complain about whether my children are seeing examples from other adults of how disciples of Christ live today I need to make sure that I am providing such an example.
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