David Journal

Tag: Priesthood

  • Your Sacred Duty to Minister

    —

    by

    David
    in

    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

    —

    by

    David
    in

    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…

  • Stand Strong in Holy Places

    —

    by

    David
    in

    About half of our current apostles know from experience what it truly means to be a defender of liberty in the secular/military sense. If we are faithful in the priesthood the armor of God will be given to us as a gift. “Young men, if your father’s wanted to get into trouble he had to…

  • “This Is My Work and Glory”

    —

    by

    David
    in

    I like the imagery of reviving the wilting tomato plant. This could easily be a talk for priesthood session. Actually it is appropriate for a general audience, not simply priesthood holders. The work of Jesus Christ is accomplished through the priesthood.

  • See Others as They May Become

    —

    by

    David
    in

    There is nothing in the world that will bring more happiness and peace in life than a testimony of the gospel. We should develop the capacity to see men not as they are but as they can be. We need to have courage both to turn our backs on temptation and to bare testimony to…

  • Help Them Aim High

    —

    by

    David
    in

    I knew that each of my children was an individual and that God gave each specific gifts for their contribution. You can be inspired regarding the specific gifts of the youth you oversee. Help the youth aim high. They may have more potential than the Lord reveals to you. President Eyring learned to carve from…

  • The Joy of the Priesthood

    —

    by

    David
    in

    Helped to rebuild a piper cub – wow. Flying in a piper cub and flying in an F-18 are very different in obvious ways but they are very similar in some fundamental ways. He compares these two to different ward situations, be Avery active ward and the other to a tiny branch. We can easily…

  • Beware Concerning Yourselves

    —

    by

    David
    in

    God knows that lurking within priesthood holders lurks a natural man – prone to wander. We must always beware lest we be swept off the road to exaltation. 1. Pray always 2. Study the scriptures 3. Receive the ordinances 4. Practice love 5. Pay an honest tithe 6. Fully live the law of chastity I…

  • Be Valiant in Courage, Strength, and Activity

    —

    by

    David
    in

    Sometimes you will be in situations when you must demonstrate your spiritual courage in view of your friends. This may lead to ridicule but you can’t afford to abandon our courage. What you do, where you go, and who you see will determine who you become.

  • Brethren, We Have Work to Do

    —

    by

    David
    in

    Some men take the negative stereotypes of men in media as an excuse to slack off. In whatever you choose it is important to become proficient so that you can support a family and make a contribution in your community. Be models and help develop young men. There will shortly be a letter from the…