Note: Gifts of the Spirit

D&C 46:8
Wherefore, beware lest ye are deceived; and that ye may not be deceived seek ye earnestly the best gifts, always remembering for what they are given;

Note: Spiritual gifts

1 Corinthians 12:4
Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit.

Note: Patterns of righteousness

D&C 52:14
And again, I will give unto you a pattern in all things, that ye may not be deceived; for Satan is abroad in the land, and he goeth forth deceiving the nations—

Note: A list of the principles of righteousness

D&C 121:41
No power or influence can or ought to be maintained by virtue of the priesthood, only by persuasion, by long-suffering, by gentleness and meekness, and by love unfeigned;

Note: Law of consecration

Acts 4:32
And the multitude of them that believed were of one heart and of one soul: neither said any of them that ought of the things which he possessed was his own; but they had all things common.

Note: Process of choosing Judas' replacement

Acts 1:13
And when they were come in, they went up into an upper room, where abode both Peter, and James, and John, and Andrew, Philip, and Thomas, Bartholomew, and Matthew, James the son of Alphaeus, and Simon Zelotes, and Judas the brother of James.

Note: The oath and covenant of the priesthood, as revealed to Joseph Smith and his brethren.

D&C 84:33
For whoso is faithful unto the obtaining these two priesthoods of which I have spoken, and the magnifying their calling, are sanctified by the Spirit unto the renewing of their bodies.

Note: Law of consecration

D&C 42:31
And inasmuch as ye impart of your substance unto the poor, ye will do it unto me; and they shall be laid before the bishop of my church and his counselors, two of the elders, or high priests, such as he shall appoint or has appointed and set apart for that purpose.

Note: Why we go to church

Moroni 6:5
And the church did meet together oft, to fast and to pray, and to speak one with another concerning the welfare of their souls.

Note: We need to prepare spiritually in order to receive guidance to help us magnify our callings in the most effective way.

3. Leadership in the Church of Jesus Christ
Leaders prepare themselves spiritually as they keep the commandments, study the scriptures and the teachings of latter-day prophets, pray, fast, and humble themselves before the Lord. With this preparation, they are able to receive inspiration to guide them in their personal lives, their family responsibilities, and their callings.

Note: We need to prepare spiritually in order to receive guidance to help us magnify our callings in the most effective way.

3. Leadership in the Church of Jesus Christ
Leaders prepare themselves spiritually as they keep the commandments, study the scriptures and the teachings of latter-day prophets, pray, fast, and humble themselves before the Lord. With this preparation, they are able to receive inspiration to guide them in their personal lives, their family responsibilities, and their callings.

Note: We need to prepare spiritually in order to receive guidance to help us magnify our callings in the most effective way.

3. Leadership in the Church of Jesus Christ
Leaders prepare themselves spiritually as they keep the commandments, study the scriptures and the teachings of latter-day prophets, pray, fast, and humble themselves before the Lord. With this preparation, they are able to receive inspiration to guide them in their personal lives, their family responsibilities, and their callings.

Note: The lost tribes of Israel

3 Nephi 16:1
And verily, verily, I say unto you that I have other sheep, which are not of this land, neither of the land of Jerusalem, neither in any parts of that land round about whither I have been to minister.

Note: Jesus would have been willing to say more, but the people were not ready to receive it.

3 Nephi 15:18
And now, because of stiffneckedness and unbelief they understood not my word; therefore I was commanded to say no more of the Father concerning this thing unto them.

Note: The prodigal son

Luke 15:11
¶ And he said, A certain man had two sons:

Note: Golden rule

3 Nephi 14:12
Therefore, all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them, for this is the law and the prophets.

Note: Testimony that the Father is a real person: he has a voice and a shape

John 5:37
And the Father himself, which hath sent me, hath borne witness of me. Ye have neither heard his voice at any time, nor seen his shape.

Note: I remember little about my baptism. I think it's quite common, actually. However, the faith that I had then is still with me or I wouldn't be here today. Cali will be turning 8 and getting baptized soon, which has led me to reflect on a few things. First, i can't believe how fast she is growing! But second, i look at the way she is approaching this decision to be baptized and know that she is exercising faith as a child should. She is looking to her examples; parents, teachers, and friends. She is so excited, and as i have asked her if she desires to be baptized, i can tell that she really wants to and is ready for this step. We must have the faith of a child, rather than over think and intellectualize the gospel. We must be meek and mild and be willing to submit to all the Father will place before us so that we can return to His presence.

3 Nephi 9:22
Therefore, whoso repenteth and cometh unto me as a little child, him will I receive, for of such is the kingdom of God. Behold, for such I have laid down my life, and have taken it up again; therefore repent, and come unto me ye ends of the earth, and be saved.

Note: I find it sad that we do these things. I need to always be mindful of the blessings of the Lord, even when things are going well, rather than "trample Him under my feet".

Helaman 12:2
Yea, and we may see at the very time when he doth prosper his people, yea, in the increase of their fields, their flocks and their herds, and in gold, and in silver, and in all manner of precious things of every kind and art; sparing their lives, and delivering them out of the hands of their enemies; softening the hearts of their enemies that they should not declare wars against them; yea, and in fine, doing all things for the welfare and happiness of his people; yea, then is the time that they do harden their hearts, and do forget the Lord their God, and do trample under their feet the Holy One—yea, and this because of their ease, and their exceedingly great prosperity.

Note: What ways do I not make room for the Savior in our day? How can I make sure that there is always a place in my inn for Him?

Luke 2:7
And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.