Asking the proper "who," "what," "when,"" where," and "how"

Weekly Teaching Moment        2/24/2012

Asking the proper "who," "what," "when,"" where," and "how" Questions

I loved President Dieter F. Uchtdorf's wise counsel in the Worldwide Leadership Training Meeting and thought we could apply these questions to our callings.

1. Who are we reaching out to? Who needs us?

2. What can I do to help these children in primary recognize the spirit and to know that their Heavenly Father loves them?

3. Where can I find answers to help our Primary

4. How can we help the children to gain a testimony and to gain the desire to always serve our Heavenly Father?

President Uchtdorf said, "All of our discussions concerning young and old, from welfare needs to missionary work, from gospel teaching to strengthening families, should be framed in this context."

"As you have noticed, the new handbooks do not specify in great detail every action you are to take in your calling. These handbooks were provided for the right amount of structure without regimenting every detail. It might be wise to look at the handbooks and even the scriptures not as checklists or detailed scripts but rather as opportunities to prepare our minds and hearts to receive divine inspiration for our responsibilities.

Unfortunately, we sometimes don’t seek revelation or answers from the scriptures or the handbooks because we think we know the answers already.

Brothers and sisters, as good as our previous experience may be, if we stop asking questions, stop thinking, stop pondering, we can thwart the revelations of the Spirit. Remember, it was the questions young Joseph asked that opened the door for the restoration of all things. We can block the growth and knowledge our Heavenly Father intends for us. How often has the Holy Spirit tried to tell us something we needed to know but couldn’t get past the massive iron gate of what we thought we already knew?"

Sisters, we are so blessed to have Priesthood who lead us. I share my testimony with you that I know that President Monson is Heavenly Father's mouthpiece, and that our Priesthood leaders are called of God. I also know that when we turn to our Father in Heaven for guidance and revelation He will most certainly give us answers and a direction. I know that He loves each and every one of you for your commitment to your callings, and the love you share with your primary children.

We as a Stake Primary Presidency love and appreciate each one of you so much.

 

Michelle Nieman

1st Counselor in Stake Primary Presidency