David Journal

Tag: sacrament

  • Conducting meetings according to the spirit

    —

    by

    David
    in ,

    I love that we have a clear record of how crucial ordinances were conducted (baptisms, ordinations, sacrament prayers) but I like the experience of the last couple of months where we have conducted sacrament in our homes and I have had the opportunity to conduct the meetings in the best way I can to bring…

  • All encompassing ordinances

    —

    by

    David
    in

    The girls asked my why I prepared 10 sacrament cups when we never have the whole family present for sacrament – especially today as we only had 4 people present when we started. I explained to them that the Atonement was infinite and that if it were not infinite then the hope of at least…

  • Behold the Lamb of God

    —

    by

    David
    in

    Notice that when Jesus came for baptism, John identified him as the Lamb of God. I just realized the symbolism that when we offer a sacrifice of a broken heart and a contrite spirit the Lord promises to baptized us in fire and the holy ghost – just as sacrificial lambs were bathed in fire…

  • The Sacrament Can Help Us Become Holy

    —

    by

    David
    in

    I invite all of us to consider five ways to increase the impact and power of our regular participation in the sacred ordinance of the sacrament, an ordinance that can help us become holy. Prepare in Advance Arrive Early Sing and Learn from the Words of the Sacrament Hymn Spiritually Participate in the Sacrament Prayers…

  • That They Do Always Remember Him

    —

    by

    David
    in

    Elder Costa had a very personal testimony of the sacrament and the Atonement it commemorates. Knowingly crucifying the savior makes one a sin of perdition this it was important to not that those who raised him on the cross didn’t have the knowledge to do that knowingly.

  • The Sacrament—a Renewal for the Soul

    —

    by

    David
    in

    The atonement makes repentance possible but it also enables us to do and be better than we can do on our own. The sacrament is an opportunity for each of us to have a spiritual renewal through the atonement.

  • Blessings of the Sacrament

    —

    by

    David
    in

    He learned to appreciate the sacrament by filling out a card about what he was thinking of during the ordinance. It was an assignment by a leader in his youth. 1. We should have a feeling of gratitude to the Savior when partaking of the sacrament. 2. Remember that we are renewing our baptismal covenants.…

  • Sacrament preparation

    —

    by

    David
    in

    When Christ instituted the sacrament he told the disciples “this is my blood, drink ye all of it.” He does not want us to partake of only part of what He offered us. Get everything ready for church the night before – have the kids choose their outfits so that we know that everything they…

  • Small and Simple Things

    —

    by

    David
    in

    Prayer and Scripture Study are the keys to repentance Everyone who will live the gospel of Jesus Christ daily and endure to the end will gain eternal life – this is the promise of the Lord. In its essentials, the gospel is simple and easy to understand and adapted to the capacity of the weakest.…

  • Sacrament Meeting and the Sacrament

    —

    by

    David
    in

    By participating weekly and appropriately in the sacrament we qualify ourselves for the promise that we will always have His Spirit to be with us.Some in the rising generation, and even some adults, have not come to understand the significance of sacrament meeting and the importance of personal reverence.Our manner of dress indicates out level…