This Week's Lesson

Michele Gaussen taught a lesson from  talk President Monson gave to the Young Women Believe, Obey, Endure.  President Monson talks about three essential signals from the Lord's Lighthouse that will guide us safely back to Him.  We are sent to the Earth to grow and learn, but He has not sent us down with out any guidance.

The first signal is Believe.  "Believe that you are a daughter of Heavenly Father, that He loves you, and that you are here for a glorious purpose—to gain your eternal salvation. Believe that remaining strong and faithful to the truths of the gospel is of utmost importance. I testify that it is!"  If we believe in the principles of the gospel we will constantly strive to better ourselves.  We will grow ever closer to our Heavenly Father and move ourselves further from Satan's temptations.

Next we must Obey.   "Obey the laws of God. They are given to us by a loving Heavenly Father. When they are obeyed, our lives will be more fulfilling, less complicated."  By listening to others with more wisdom than us we can avoid many of the pitfalls of mortality.  There is enough trouble in life, there is no need to go out and seek problems.  We should also choose friends that will help strengthen us and not tempt us to stray.  "..Let your code of conduct emphasize not “What will others think?” but rather “What will I think of myself?” Be influenced by that still, small voice."

The final signal is Endure.  "What does it mean to endure? I love this definition: to withstand with courage. Courage may be necessary for you to believe; it will at times be necessary as you obey. It will most certainly be required as you endure until that day when you will leave this mortal existence."  Life can be overwhelming at times but if you take one day at a time then things can seem easier to endure.  We are not here to live life gritting out teeth just trying to make it through to the next moment.  We are here to have joy and to learn wonderful things.  We need to remember that Heavenly Father loves us and that he wants us to be happy and to return to him.