David Journal

Tag: Priesthood

  • Bind Up Their Wounds

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    The Lord will give you compassion if you ask for it. There will be others who can help you in helping those in need. The Lord will repay you for your efforts. The prayer in the moment and quick glance in the scriptures will not be enough. It is a human characteristic to become hardened…

  • You Can Do It Now!

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    There may be times when rising up and continuing on may seem to be beyond our ability. We may just need someone to look us in the eye and say with confidence, “now you can.” He has seen men give up and slacken their priesthood service because they faltered at some point perhaps multiple times.…

  • Called of Him to Declare His Word

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    To have spiritual power as a missionary you must 1) humble yourself, 2) abide in the Lord, and 3) hearken to the spirit. People need to understand that repentance is much more than confession. Confession is often part of repentance but it is never all of the process. Ideally we start the process before we…

  • Ye Are No More Strangers

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    While the membership is becoming more diverse our heritage transcends our differences. Even ancient Israel was required buy the Lord to extend hospitality to strangers. In this church there are no strangers or outsiders, there are only brothers and sisters. I need to read the unabridged version of Les Miserables. Unity is achieved by receiving…

  • The Doctrines and Principles Contained in the Articles of Faith

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    The doctrine taught in the articles of faith is divided into sections. The first four are basic doctrinal truths. The next two teach the organization. The next three outline resources we have to help us on our journey. The next three teach us principles missionary work. The last one provides general principles for conducting our…

  • Come, All Ye Sons of God

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    At best missionary work requires drastic changes to your lifestyle. Search the scriptures with diligence Plan your life with purpose Teach the truth with testimony Serve the Lord with love

  • We Are One

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    I didn’t know that President Eyring had been in the Air Force (starting in 1955). The Albuquerque Stake was organized as President Eyring was transferred away by the Air Force in 1957. A stake was organized in Massachusetts just before he left after 5 years there.

  • Four Titles

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    We as men often describe ourselves by titles whether those be family position, employment titles, out titles of church position. Here are some titles that apply to all of us: Son of Heavenly Father Disciple of Christ Healer Heirs of God I notice that none of these titles is exclusive to members of the church.…

  • Your Sacred Duty to Minister

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    What an impressive young man. You receive the authority and responsibility to minister the minute you are ordained. Mocking and teasing have no place in a quorum meeting. As you act on promptings you will receive more promptings. Are you ready to receive more?

  • The Power of the Priesthood in the Boy

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    Reasons that we see so much growth in young men during their missions: We trust then more We have high expectations We train them and retrain them We can do this for young men before their missions, we need not wait until they hold the Melchizedek Priesthood. You youth leaders fulfill you responsibilities best not…