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From Come, Follow Me:
What is faith? What does it mean to exercise faith? What are the fruits of faith in Jesus Christ?
“Having faith in Jesus Christ means relying completely on Him—trusting in His infinite power, intelligence, and love. It includes believing His teachings. It means believing that even though we do not understand all things, He does. Because He has experienced all our pains, afflictions, and infirmities, He knows how to help us rise above our daily difficulties.4 He has “overcome the world”5 and prepared the way for us to receive eternal life. He is always ready to help us as we remember His plea: ‘Look unto me in every thought; doubt not, fear not.’ ” Henry B. Eyring Faith in Jesus Christ.
“Just a few weeks ago, I was working on my family history with a consultant by my side and another helper on the phone. On the computer screen before me was a problem beyond my mortal power to solve. I saw two names, sent to me by the wonders of technology, of people who might be waiting for a temple ordinance. But the trouble was that the names were different, but there was a reason to believe they might be the same person. My task was to determine what was true.
I asked my consultants to tell me. They said, “No, you must choose.” And they were completely sure I would discover the truth.
The computer, with all its power and information, had left me the blessing of staring at those names on a screen, evaluating the available information, seeking other research, praying silently, and discovering what was true. As I prayed, I knew with surety what to do—just as I have in other situations when I needed to rely on heaven’s help to solve a problem.
We do not know what marvels God will inspire people to create to help in His work of gathering His family. But whatever marvelous inventions may come, their use will require the Spirit working in people like you and me. This should not surprise us. After all, these are beloved sons and daughters of God. He will send whatever inspiration is needed to give them the opportunity to return to Him.”
Henry B. Eyring, Gathering the Family of God
For help locating those in need of proxy temple ordinances and to view related information in Latter-day Saint Topics.
One of the options described in “Temple Opportunities” is Ordinances Ready - a FamilySearch tool that simplifies finding names for the temple, allowing you more time to serve your family and enjoy the blessings of the temple. See also: Ordinances Ready on the FamilySearch App.
Kathryn Grant gives instructions for How to Find Ancestors in Need of Temple Work in the Family Tree using the The FamilySearch Fan Chart.
Check out Descendancy Research and Creating Family Groups to collaborate.
Let The Family History Guide be your new best friend in doing temple and family history work. Remember that you will be blessed abundantly for doing your part!
Check out these pages:
Gather Israel on Both Sides of the Veil
Temple & Family History Activities
Weekly Family History Activities
From Come, Follow Me:
What do you need to do to receive the Savior’s promise to “make weak things become strong”? (Ether 12:27).
Ether 12:27: And if men come unto me I will show unto them their weakness. I give unto men weakness that they may be humble; and my grace is sufficient for all men that humble themselves before me; for if they humble themselves before me, and have faith in me, then will I make weak things become strong unto them.
“Weakness is a condition of mortality; it can help us experience how very much we need the Lord.” Michelle D. Craig, Notwithstanding My Weakness
Read or watch the story of forgiveness in the talk by Elder Gerritt W. Gong, Happy and Forever.
See Elder Renlund’s talk, Family History and Temple Work: Sealing and Healing.
Think about ways to connect with living relatives to share your family stories of forgiveness.
Perhaps simply making a family history connection with family members will be the beginning to healing troubled relationships. Think of any ways you may have offended another family member and ask for forgiveness. Make a call, write a message online, or write a letter. Pray as a family for help to clear up any misunderstandings, and become closer to those you love.
Rely on the Promises Elder Renlund lists. See also this related family history activity and the videos below:
Watch the following video to see how one family found ways to forgive, and the power of sharing family history stories. The example begins at time stamp 8:44.
Read about another example of forgiveness extended to a family member on the other side of the veil in this address by Kristin Yee: Beauty for Ashes: The Healing Path of Forgiveness.
From Come, Follow Me:
As you read the rest of the book of Ether, ponder the consequences of rejecting the prophets. What happens to people when “the Spirit of the Lord [ceases] striving with them”? (Ether 15:19). What might the Lord want you to learn from these accounts?
“We have some tight places to go before the Lord is through with this church and the world in this dispensation, which is the last dispensation, which shall usher in the coming of the Lord. The gospel was restored to prepare a people ready to receive him. The power of Satan will increase; we see it in evidence on every hand… We will see those who profess membership but secretly are plotting and trying to lead people not to follow the leadership that the Lord has set up to preside in this church.
“Now the only safety we have as members of this church is to do exactly what the Lord said to the Church in that day when the Church was organized. We must learn to give heed to the words and commandments that the Lord shall give through his prophet, ‘as he receiveth them, walking in all holiness before me; … as if from mine own mouth, in all patience and faith.’ (D&C 21:4–5.) There will be some things that take patience and faith. You may not like what comes from the authority of the Church. It may contradict your political views. It may contradict your social views. It may interfere with some of your social life. But if you listen to these things, as if from the mouth of the Lord himself, with patience and faith, the promise is that ‘the gates of hell shall not prevail against you; yea, and the Lord God will disperse the powers of darkness from before you, and cause the heavens to shake for your good, and his name’s glory.’ (D&C 21:6.)” Harold B. Lee, Conference Report Oct. 1971
President Nelson: “My dear brothers and sisters, the assaults of the adversary are increasing exponentially, in intensity and in variety. Our need to be in the temple on a regular basis has never been greater. I plead with you to take a prayerful look at how you spend your time. Invest time in your future and in that of your family. If you have reasonable access to a temple, I urge you to find a way to make an appointment regularly with the Lord—to be in His holy house—then keep that appointment with exactness and joy. I promise you that the Lord will bring the miracles He knows you need as you make sacrifices to serve and worship in His temples.” Becoming Exemplary Latter-day Saints
See also President and Sister Nelson’s invitation to make temple and family history work more a part of our lives. Watch or read the full presentation: Open the Heavens Through Temple and Family History Work. Here is a clip:
Review the ideas presented in this week’s Weekly Family History Activities. Decide what you will do to make more time for temple work and family history.
Write one story about your life each week.