Sunday, 03 Jan 2020

Introduction

I've thought for a while during our global pandemic about having a place where I could write some thoughts for the quorum other than WhatsApp. Mostly because WhatsApp is so transitory, but also out of a desire to help, be in touch, and communicate in more ways than just a twice monthly discussion.

So, my idea is to post every Sunday; share thoughts, summarize our discussions for those who couldn't be on Zoom, and generally share ideas, thoughts and feelings.  Hopefully, something, someday, might give you a lift, make you think, or just know that we are all brothers in the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Summary of the Zoom Discussion

Jordan had chosen Elder Ballard's talk titled, Watch Ye Therefore, and Pray Always.  We spoke about how Elder Ballard encouraged everyone, not just Church members, to pray during this pandemic. We also spoke about how God recognizes the prayers of all His children. About the need to be more thoughtful and sincere in our prayers. At the end, Jordan encouraged us all to grow in our prayers allowing us to draw closer to Heavenly Father and His Son, Jesus Christ.

Quorum Presidency Message

I posted into the group last week about how much I look forward to the new year. I appreciate Christmas and all, but for me, a new year is far more exciting!  I had asked each of you to consider and act on two simple things. First, decide that this year you will finally change, and repent of something that has been holding you back. And second, you would identify something you have been omitting, something you should have always been doing but haven't, and use the new year as the chance to begin a new discipline.

The reason is that, as I've admitted before, being valiant requires much more of us than what we are currently giving. Even though y'all are amazing, and I am gobsmacked (is that the right word?) every time we get together at how great this quorum is....we can do much, much better.  I'm asking each of you to step up, raise the level of your dedication and effort. Be valiant!!

So, take sometime in January; consider, ponder what you can improve, ask God to let you know how you can step up, and determine to become a much better priesthood holder and servant of the Lord.  And if you need help figuring this out, ask your wife, I'm sure she knows what you lack better than anyone!!!