Primary Sharing Time 2016

I skimmed through this section today. I wanted to get an idea of what the annual curriculum will be in church this year. This is for the children (ages 3-11). There is an annual theme (2016: I Know the Scriptures are True) and then monthly sub themes that are broken up into weeks of study/teaching. This is the one for this month. I skimmed because I wanted to look for things that specifically mentioned Christ. I paid special attention to the week about the scriptures being His word. I also noticed the idea they had for keeping track of your own progress in personal scripture study. It would be fun to figure out something for the kids and I. So, here's the link for January's Sharing Time.

Section 11

Doctrine and Covenants 11:12, 13-14

I opened up my scriptures today and verses thirteen and fourteen caught my eye. I read verse 12 after that and was touched. It was what I needed in the moment. The Spirit can do so much for us. It has felt like a hard time lately and I needed a reminder that The Spirit can do so many great things. I need to rely more on the Lord and remember that Heavenly Father hasn't forgotten me.

From lds.org:
(v. 11 added just for fun)

11 For, behold, it is I that speak; behold, I am the light which shineth in darkness, and by my power I give these words unto thee.

12 And now, verily, verily, I say unto thee, put your trust in thatSpirit which leadeth to do good—yea, to do justly, to walk humbly, to judge righteously; and this is my Spirit.

13 Verily, verily, I say unto you, I will impart unto you of my Spirit, which shall enlighten your mind, which shall fill your soul with joy;

14 And then shall ye know, or by this shall you know, all things whatsoever you desire of me, which are pertaining unto things ofrighteousness, in faith believing in me that you shall receive.

Good Reminder

Isaiah 41:10

 10 Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

I read this last week and felt like there really is help out there. I have felt overwhelmed...as if life were just one thing after another. I wasn't sure how everything was going to get done. I'm still not sure everything is going to get done. I just know I was grateful for the reminder that God is there to help and strengthen. When He is with us we don't need to be afraid.