I really enjoyed this talk. I love that it was all about men and how needed they are. I felt this was a necessary talk especially since we live in a world that currently does not hold the role of husband and father as highly as it should. I especially loved the quote from President Packer that read, "You have the power of the priesthood directly from the Lord to protect your home. There will be times when all that stands as a shield between your family and the adversary's mischief will be that power." This made me ponder if I truly appreciated growing up in a home where dad held the priesthood worthily and now living in a home where Brad worthily holds it. I feel that I appreciated many aspects of it, but did not fully comprehend the great blessing it is. It also caused me to ponder whether I am supporting Brad in this role in every way possible to make sure this shield stays intact.
Another aspect of her talk I loved centered around the proverb that she shared, "Thee lift me and I'll lift thee, and we'll ascend together." I love the aspect of working together. I believe marriage was instituted so that we could help each other become the people that the Lord wanted us to be, doing this side by side, together. Brad and j were just discussing this, that we can do any hard thing that comes our way - as long as we are doing it together. We will not make it through by one person's determination and will power, but rather by working side by side, lifting each other.
I thought it was so important that not only did she talk about how we need each other, but also how we could strengthen that relationship between us. I truly appreciated the list she put together of questions to ask ourselves to see if we are speaking kindly with our spouses. Some of the points I never thought of as necessary in speaking kindly, but it was definitely a good reminder.
I just love that there are so many reassuring talks about the family when we live in a time when the family doesn't mean to the world what it means to God. It obviously is such an important, central role of the Gospel, and through inspired leaders we are reminded of this.
I loved this talk because it addressed some topics that are very important to me. One of the points that she brought up was speaking kindly. I think that it is not only important to speak kindly to our spouse, but also about our spouse. I work with a bunch of women, and it seemed like every lunch was turning into a "bag on your husband" session. I would never join in, but I decided to stop eating lunch in the faculty room. It is so easy to fall into finding the negative qualities about a person, especially when you live with them. However, the person that you married has been sealed to you for time and all eternity. We should be the biggest defender of that person, not the person that tears them down the most. If you focus on the negative qualities, it can begin to make it hard to find the positive qualities. Another thing that I realize is that my spouse also knows my positive and negative qualities. (He's not 100% perfect, but neither am I!) When he is speaking of me to others, would I rather he speak of the positive or the negative attributes I have?
I also love the quote, "For example, our two hands are similar to each other but not exactly the same. In fact, they are exact opposites, but they complement each other and are suited to each other. Working together, they are stronger." It seems like there has been a big push recently for women independence and showing the men that we "don't need them." Thinking about the hand analogy, how much would really get done in the world if we all had just right hands or just left hands? I love how the Family Proclamation speaks of the divine roles of both men and women. One role is not better or more necessary than the other. Each of us has a role to fill, but it works with the role of our spouse. I love how Sister Burton points out that we need each other to "become the people the Lord would have us become." After all, isn't that what all of us are working towards?
She's 100% right, I LOVE hearing the apostles talk about their spouse! "I am convinced that a husband is never more attractive to his wife than when he is serving in his God-given roles as a worthy priesthood holder—most important in the home." I agree. I LOVE watching Nelson pass the sacrament with his young men, watching him bless Grant, watching him teach Grant gospel principles. It's amazing.
I loved the hand analogy too. Opposites but stronger when used together. "Brothers and sisters, we need each other! As covenant-keeping women and men, we need to lift each other and help each other become the people the Lord would have us become. And we need to work together to lift the rising generation and help them reach their divine potential as heirs of eternal life."
Any time I see any of the men in our family participate in priesthood duties, it really touches my heart, and reminds me of how blessed we are to live in homes where the priesthood is practiced worthily. Thanks for pointing that out!
Any time I see any of the men in our family participate in priesthood duties, it really touches my heart, and reminds me of how blessed we are to live in homes where the priesthood is practiced worthily. Thanks for pointing that out!
Any time I see any of the men in our family participate in priesthood duties, it really touches my heart, and reminds me of how blessed we are to live in homes where the priesthood is practiced worthily. Thanks for pointing that out!
I really enjoyed this talk. I love that it was all about men and how needed they are. I felt this was a necessary talk especially since we live in a world that currently does not hold the role of husband and father as highly as it should. I especially loved the quote from President Packer that read, "You have the power of the priesthood directly from the Lord to protect your home. There will be times when all that stands as a shield between your family and the adversary's mischief will be that power." This made me ponder if I truly appreciated growing up in a home where dad held the priesthood worthily and now living in a home where Brad worthily holds it. I feel that I appreciated many aspects of it, but did not fully comprehend the great blessing it is. It also caused me to ponder whether I am supporting Brad in this role in every way possible to make sure this shield stays intact.
ReplyDeleteAnother aspect of her talk I loved centered around the proverb that she shared, "Thee lift me and I'll lift thee, and we'll ascend together." I love the aspect of working together. I believe marriage was instituted so that we could help each other become the people that the Lord wanted us to be, doing this side by side, together. Brad and j were just discussing this, that we can do any hard thing that comes our way - as long as we are doing it together. We will not make it through by one person's determination and will power, but rather by working side by side, lifting each other.
I thought it was so important that not only did she talk about how we need each other, but also how we could strengthen that relationship between us. I truly appreciated the list she put together of questions to ask ourselves to see if we are speaking kindly with our spouses. Some of the points I never thought of as necessary in speaking kindly, but it was definitely a good reminder.
I just love that there are so many reassuring talks about the family when we live in a time when the family doesn't mean to the world what it means to God. It obviously is such an important, central role of the Gospel, and through inspired leaders we are reminded of this.
I also loved President Packer's quote. It is amazing to truly ponder the great gift we have of having the priesthood in our homes.
DeleteI also loved the list that Sister Burton had of speaking kindly. Like you said, there were ones on there that I hadn't thought of before.
I loved this talk because it addressed some topics that are very important to me. One of the points that she brought up was speaking kindly. I think that it is not only important to speak kindly to our spouse, but also about our spouse. I work with a bunch of women, and it seemed like every lunch was turning into a "bag on your husband" session. I would never join in, but I decided to stop eating lunch in the faculty room. It is so easy to fall into finding the negative qualities about a person, especially when you live with them. However, the person that you married has been sealed to you for time and all eternity. We should be the biggest defender of that person, not the person that tears them down the most. If you focus on the negative qualities, it can begin to make it hard to find the positive qualities. Another thing that I realize is that my spouse also knows my positive and negative qualities. (He's not 100% perfect, but neither am I!) When he is speaking of me to others, would I rather he speak of the positive or the negative attributes I have?
ReplyDeleteI also love the quote, "For example, our two hands are similar to each other but not exactly the same. In fact, they are exact opposites, but they complement each other and are suited to each other. Working together, they are stronger." It seems like there has been a big push recently for women independence and showing the men that we "don't need them." Thinking about the hand analogy, how much would really get done in the world if we all had just right hands or just left hands? I love how the Family Proclamation speaks of the divine roles of both men and women. One role is not better or more necessary than the other. Each of us has a role to fill, but it works with the role of our spouse. I love how Sister Burton points out that we need each other to "become the people the Lord would have us become." After all, isn't that what all of us are working towards?
She's 100% right, I LOVE hearing the apostles talk about their spouse!
ReplyDelete"I am convinced that a husband is never more attractive to his wife than when he is serving in his God-given roles as a worthy priesthood holder—most important in the home." I agree. I LOVE watching Nelson pass the sacrament with his young men, watching him bless Grant, watching him teach Grant gospel principles. It's amazing.
I loved the hand analogy too. Opposites but stronger when used together. "Brothers and sisters, we need each other! As covenant-keeping women and men, we need to lift each other and help each other become the people the Lord would have us become. And we need to work together to lift the rising generation and help them reach their divine potential as heirs of eternal life."
Any time I see any of the men in our family participate in priesthood duties, it really touches my heart, and reminds me of how blessed we are to live in homes where the priesthood is practiced worthily. Thanks for pointing that out!
DeleteAny time I see any of the men in our family participate in priesthood duties, it really touches my heart, and reminds me of how blessed we are to live in homes where the priesthood is practiced worthily. Thanks for pointing that out!
DeleteAny time I see any of the men in our family participate in priesthood duties, it really touches my heart, and reminds me of how blessed we are to live in homes where the priesthood is practiced worthily. Thanks for pointing that out!
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