“If you are a single college student, I ask you to make participation in institute a priority. I promise you that as you participate in institute and study the scriptures diligently, your power to avoid temptation and to receive direction of the Holy Ghost in all you do will be increased. Divine favor will attend those who humbly seek it. That is a promise which I leave with you."
-President Thomas S. Monson
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A Promise From a Prophet
“We urge all for whom [Institute] is available to take advantage of it. We do not hesitate to promise that your knowledge of the gospel will be increased, your faith will be strengthened, and you will develop wonderful associations and friendships.”
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i felt so edified coming away from institute tonight. and i totally couldve listened to her for another hour (or maybe even two)...it was THAT GOOD! heres a quick summary/recap of the insight (slash golden nuggets) i received:
- the righteous always flee
- god tries us when we pray for help...it's O-kay
- faith: a matter of WHO not WHAT
- the degree to which you know God is the degree to which you can trust him
- wickedness never was happiness => righteousness always is happiness
- but if not...and not...i will still believe
- 5 keys to happiness:* family * obedience * scripture study * work/labor * temple attendance *
4 comments:
YES! Please come every week. I told Karen that I could have sat there for 2 more hours too.
I can't wait to see what nickname she will give you. She might take to nelly-welly! (Don't worry, I won't give her any ideas.)
Cute blog!
my favorite: bullet four! :)
i'm glad you enjoyed it so much... pray that i'll figure out where institute can fit in my life... *sigh* i trust - because i know him! :P
Now that I'm married and have been to institute again after being married it's strange to be there... I think it's another opportunity for single people to mingle and get to know each other... But I think that based on what you've written you've got a great teacher.
(And bullet two is this week's focus: I could totally testify to that one!)
amy: its my goal. :) i will try to come every week possible.
meags: im not surprised. :p i will pray for you. :)
cam: yes, she's amazing! you should come, just for the candy-ness of it. and p.s. i definitely do not go for the social interaction...there isnt even any.
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